Saturday, Jul. 22, 2017 – Monday, Sep. 25, 2017

Living Legend, painter, writer, speaker, mixed media sculptor and performance artist Faith Ringgold began her career in the early 60s as a painter, an art activist and educator. Her protests, events and exhibitions of the 60s and 70s took a a stand for freedom of speech and equality; breaking ground and opening museum doors for artists of color and women. Today she is best known for her painted story quilts and her illustrated children's books. HMAAC is honored to bring a survey of her work and the artist to Houston.