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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

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NEW YORK (AP) — Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died. Her daughter, Barbara Wallace, told the New York Times that Ringgold died Saturday. She was 93 Ringgold was celebrated for her story quilts that combine painting, fabric and storytelling in addressing issues of race and gender. Her rise to prominence as a Black female artist wasn’t easy. Ringgold became a social activist who frequently protested the overwhel…

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The Independent

Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died

18 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died. Her daughter, Barbara Wallace, told the New York Times that Ringgold died Saturday. She was 93 Ringgold was celebrated for

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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died

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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died. She was 93. The artist’s assistant, Grace Matthews, told The Associated Press that Ringgold died Friday night at her home in Englewood, New Jersey. Matthews said Ringgold had been in failing health. Ringgold’s high…

18 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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