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3 weeks agoDesignFaith Ringgold, acclaimed for the power of paintings and quilts that tell stories of the Civil Rights movement, has died, aged 93
Faith Ringgold, a leading artist known for her engagement with Civil Rights and feminism, has passed away at 93.
Her work embodied political activism, storytelling, and ancestral grace, especially in her quilt work.
Ringgold was a visionary figure challenging social hierarchies, racial prejudice, and gender norms, leaving a significant legacy. [ more ]