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American People Black Light: Faith Ringgold'S Paintings Of The 1960S

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Dominating with Depth: Faith Ringgold
Posted: November 6, 2013
Category: American People Black Light: Faith Ringgold'S Paintings Of The 1960S
As an artist, Faith Ringgold has always worked to tell her story. She created bold, provocative paintings during the 1960s, directly responding to the Civil Rights and feminist movements.