American Artist Faith Ringgold Has Passed Away, Age 93

Faith Ringgold, the fearless artist, activist and children's book writer best known for her expressive quilts that commented on the African American experience, has passed away at age 93. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Barbara Wallace, as well as ACA Galleries, who represented the artist since 1995.Classically trained as a painter and sculptor, Ringgold first created politically charged compositions that explored issues of race and gender inequality in the 1960s. Flag For the Moon: Die...