The High Museum in Atlanta is currently hosting a remarkable exhibition featuring the works of artist and educator Faith Ringgold (American, October 8, 1930–April 13, 2024). Born in Harlem, New York, Ringgold is celebrated for her expressive paintings, mixed media sculptures, and narrative quilts. Her art is characterized by visually vibrant storytelling and a sharp cultural critique, allowing her to rise within the art world and secure a place in major museum collections. A dedicated educator, Ringgold spent decades teaching art in New York City’s public school system while nurturing her own creative endeavors.
Titled Faith Ringgold: Seeing Children, this exhibition represents the most comprehensive showcase of the artist’s original children’s books to date. The exhibition is divided into three thematic sections—American Histories, Stories We Tell, and Seeing Children—all of which delve into the significance of children in American society and center on Black cultural history and identity as portrayed through Ringgold’s protagonists. Designed for audiences of all ages, this exhibition encourages adults to recognize the imaginative power of children and invites attendees to reflect on how to foster a more empathetic and hopeful world.
This is the eleventh installment of the High Museum’s popular exhibition series that celebrates the art and authors of children’s books.
