Overview

• Faith Ringgold passed away at the age of 93 in her home in Englewood, New Jersey.
• Ringgold's art, notably her story quilts, vividly captured the African American experience and often addressed civil rights and feminism.
• Throughout her career, she was an outspoken advocate for the representation of Black and female artists in major museums.
• Her work includes influential pieces like 'Who's Afraid of Aunt Jemima?' and the 'American People' series, which confronted racial tensions.
• Ringgold's impact extends beyond her art, influencing generations and reshaping cultural narratives around race and gender.