Faith Ringgold
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Summary
Faith Ringgold is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Harlem[2]. She was born on October 8, 1930[3]. She passed away in Englewood[4]. She died on April 13, 2024[5]. She worked as a painter[6], visual artist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], and sculptor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (561 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Harlem[2].
- Faith Ringgold passed away in Englewood[4].
- Faith Ringgold was born on October 8, 1930[3].
- Faith Ringgold died on April 13, 2024[5].
- Faith Ringgold died on April 12, 2024[12].
- Faith Ringgold's mother was Willi Posey[13].
- Faith Ringgold held citizenship in United States[14].
- Faith Ringgold is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included painter[6].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included visual artist[7].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included illustrator[8].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included textile artist[9].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included sculptor[10].
- Faith Ringgold's professions included performance artist[16].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was visual arts[17].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was painting[18].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was illustration[20].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was creative and professional writing[21].
- Faith Ringgold's field of work was activism[22].
- Faith Ringgold's education included a stint at City College of New York[23].
- A notable work attributed to Faith Ringgold is The American People Series #20: Die[24].
- A notable work attributed to Faith Ringgold is Flying Home: Harlem Heroes and Heroines (Downtown and Uptown)[25].
- Faith Ringgold received the Guggenheim Fellowship[26].
- Faith Ringgold received the Candace Award[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Harlem[2], Faith Ringgold… she was born on October 8, 1930[3]. Her mother was Willi Posey[13]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
Education
Faith Ringgold's education included a stint at City College of New York[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], visual artist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], sculptor[10], and performance artist[16]. Fields of work include visual arts[17], a type of arts[28]; painting[18], a method[29]; art of sculpture[19], a type of arts[30]; illustration[20], an activity[31]; creative and professional writing[21], an academic discipline[32]; and activism[22], a concept[33].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The American People Series #20: Die[24] and Flying Home: Harlem Heroes and Heroines (Downtown and Uptown)[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], a fellowship grant[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36]; Candace Award[27], an award[37], in United States[38]; Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[39], an art prize[40], in United States[41], founded in 1979[42]; Caldecott Medal[43], a literary award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1938[46]; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children[47], a class of award[48]; and New York Foundation for the Arts[49], a foundation[50], in United States[51], founded in 1971[52], headquartered in New York City[53].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 13, 2024[5] and April 12, 2024[12]. Faith Ringgold died in Englewood[4].
Why It Matters
Faith Ringgold ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (561 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
She has been cited as an influence by Bisa Butler[56], a visual artist[57], b. 1975[58], of United States[59], specialised in fiber art[60].
FAQs
Where was Faith Ringgold born?
Faith Ringgold's place of birth was Harlem[2].
Where did Faith Ringgold die?
Faith Ringgold passed away in Englewood[4].
Who were Faith Ringgold's parents?
Faith Ringgold's mother was Willi Posey[13].
What did Faith Ringgold do for work?
Faith Ringgold worked as painter[6], visual artist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], and sculptor[10].
Where did Faith Ringgold go to school?
Faith Ringgold was educated at City College of New York[23].
What awards did Faith Ringgold receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], Candace Award[27], Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[39], and Caldecott Medal[43].
Who did Faith Ringgold influence?
Faith Ringgold has been cited as an influence by Bisa Butler[56].