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Faith Ringgold

FAITH RINGGOLD

Collection in Focus: Faith Ringgold Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 9 May–14 September 2025 New York
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Explore Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach (1988), one of the most important works by Faith Ringgold, a renowned artist, writer, and activist. 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.

Faith Ringgold is organized by Naomi Beckwith, Deputy Director and Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator.

Visionary support for Collection in Focus is provided by Aleksandra Janke and Andrew McCormack.

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About the Artist

Faith Ringgold was a pioneering American artist whose vibrant story quilts, paintings, and activism have left an indelible mark on contemporary art.

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About the Gallery

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a landmark institution on New York’s Upper East Side, world-renowned for its iconic spiral building by Frank Lloyd Wright and celebrated collection of modern and contemporary art.

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Sunday - Friday: 10am-5:45pm

Thursday: Closed

Saturday: 10am-7:45pm
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New York 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum contemporary art institution in New York United States
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue , New York City, New York, United States
212 423 3500
http://www.guggenheim.org

Opening hours
Sunday - Friday: 10am-5:45pm

Thursday: Closed

Saturday: 10am-7:45pm
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