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Faith RinggoldVirtual Program
Thursday, Jul. 10, 7:00pm
Join Mary Vahey as she explores the renowned artist, writer, and activist, Faith Ringgold and the exhibition being featured at the Guggenheim that includes Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach (1988), one of her most important works. This monumental quilt, the first in a series of five, tells the story of a young girl who dreams of flying from her Harlem rooftop to celebrate her own freedom and self-possession.
This exhibition dives into Ringgold’s artistic influences and the lasting impact she has had on later generations of artists. Alongside Tar Beach, visitors will see works from the Guggenheim New York collection by European modernists such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, who inspired Ringgold, and contemporary American artists such as Tschabalala Self and Sanford Biggers, whose work reflects her legacy. Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
This exhibition dives into Ringgold’s artistic influences and the lasting impact she has had on later generations of artists. Alongside Tar Beach, visitors will see works from the Guggenheim New York collection by European modernists such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, who inspired Ringgold, and contemporary American artists such as Tschabalala Self and Sanford Biggers, whose work reflects her legacy. Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.