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The Fate of Faith Ringgold’s Rikers Mural Is More Complicated Than You Think
The new documentary "Paint Me a Road Out of Here" details the history of a painting by Faith Ringgold, created for the Rikers ...
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From Groovy to Gritty: These Unforgettable Photos Bring the 1960s to Life
From surf culture to the Beatles on 'Sullivan,' these iconic photos from the '60s show a decade of change, color, and ...
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If You Grew Up In The 1960s These Photos Will Take You Back To The Past
Life has changed quite drastically since the 1960s. While there has been much progress and many successes, there have also … ...
‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’: Faith Ringgold’s Gift to Prisoners
In 1971, the artist Faith Ringgold received a grant to make a painting for a public institution in New York City. She decided to ask the prisoners in the Women’s House of Detention on Rikers Island ...