Faith Ringgold's First European Solo Exhibition at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery
The Pippy Houldsworth Gallery in London is hosting Faith Ringgold's first solo show in Europe from February 23 to April 28. The exhibition highlights two main aspects of her artistry: her paintings from the 1960s and the story quilts she’s been crafting since 1980. It features five quilts that act like chapters, blending acrylics, patchwork, and handwritten narratives. Additionally, four of her early oil paintings combine elements of European Modernism with African masks, tackling issues of race and gender. Significant works include 'American People Series #16: Woman Looking in a Mirror' (1966) and 'Subway Graffiti #2' (1987). Despite her success in the U.S., the 87-year-old artist is still relatively unknown in the UK.
Key facts
- Faith Ringgold's first solo exhibition in Europe is at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
- The exhibition runs from 23 February to 28 April.
- It features paintings from the 1960s and story quilts from 1980 onward.
- Five quilts from different narrative series are displayed.
- Early oil paintings combine European Modernism with Nigerian and Ghanaian masks.
- 'American People Series #16: Woman Looking in a Mirror' (1966) subverts Picasso's 'Girl Before a Mirror'.
- 'Subway Graffiti #2' (1987) includes Jean-Michel Basquiat and other figures.
- Ringgold founded 'Where We At', Black Women Artists in 1971.
- Ringgold's work is held in over 50 public collections in the US.
- The artist is 87 years old and relatively unknown in the UK.
Entities
Artists
- Faith Ringgold
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Pippy Houldsworth Gallery
- Tate Modern
- Where We At, Black Women Artists
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States