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Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Known best for her story quilts depicting African-American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.
A visitor watches the work of artist Faith Ringgold, "The Flag is Bleeding #2" during a preview on December 4, 2019.

Artist Faith Ringgold, well known for her story quilts depicting African-American experiences, has died. She was 93.

Her death was confirmed by her assistant Grace Matthews, who said Ringgold died at her home Saturday in Englewood, N.J.

Ringgold also created paintings, sculptures, performance art and children's books. Her work focused on Black life, feminine life and the crossroads between the two.

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