Faith Ringgold, an artist, author and activist who charted a defiantly independent course through the American art world, protesting the exclusion of Black and female artists from major museums and crafting vibrant paintings, quilts and children’s books that explored African American life and history, died April 13 at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was
An extraordinary gathering unfolded at the Xianhe Art Museum recently in Sijing Town, as it became a vibrant canvas showcasing the talents of contemporary female artists. The fourth edition of the “Flourishing Flowers of Sijing” exhibition brought together more than 50 exquisite pieces of art created by 45 emblematic women artists, each with a unique
The two-bedroom apartment is located within the Temple Court building at 418/422 Collins St, Melbourne. A creative apartment located in a century-old art deco Melbourne CBD building is for sale with a $850,000-$890,000 price guide. The two-bedroom home at 418/422 Collins St is part of a 1924-built reinforced concrete complex designed by architects Graninger Little
Press release from the Bureau of Land Management: Madeleine Grace Kelly, a painter and art instructor, has been selected for the spring session of the Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence program at the King Range National Conservation Area. During her four-week residency, she will lead two community art workshops and
The pioneering visual artist Faith Ringgold, whose body of work spanned paintings, sculptures, performance art, and widely celebrated story quilts, died this week at 93. Throughout her career, Ringgold was known not only for her creative output, but also her commitment to Black liberation, feminism, the Art Workers Coalition (the group that eventually convinced MoMA
European style is derived from neutral colors, flowy dresses, and fun accessories When I was packing for my recent trip to Spain, I knew I had to step up my fashion game. I had seen countless videos on Instagram and TikTok about day-to-day outfit inspiration and guides from European girls, and the trends I found
Tacoma Art Museum has announced programming and the first artist in residence for its annual recognition program The Current, An Artist Award. During the residency, award recipient Kristina Batiste, a Tacoma-based potter, will be creating new work at TAM through May 3. On Wednesdays and Fridays, quiet viewing will offer a peek in from
James Dean, a landscape painter who ran a NASA program that invited artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Norman Rockwell and Jamie Wyeth to document aspects of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo projects, died on March 22 in Washington. He was 92. His son Steven confirmed the death, at an assisted living facility. From the final Mercury
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – June 07, 2013 : Civil rights political artist Faith Ringgold, 82, in her studio at her home in Englewood, NJ on June 07, 2013. Faith Ringgold was one of the leaders of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s, gaining worldwide prominence for her quilts. “American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Paintings
Austin Central Library (KXAN Photo/Jaclyn Ramkissoon) AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pilot program could pay people experiencing homelessness to create art murals in Austin. The art program, which would pay people experiencing homelessness for same-day work to paint murals, is up for consideration at this week’s city council meeting. RELATED: How many people are homeless in