In Human Spectrum Ringgold’s illustrations are paired with an arresting
series of soft sculptures. Amplifying the artist’s longstanding commitment to activism this
exhibition is anchored in the rich cultural and political heritage of the artist’s home of Sugar Hill.
As the author and illustrator of seventeen acclaimed children’s books, art and storytelling from
the pages of Harlem Renaissance Party, We Came to America, as well as Tar Beach, Faith
Ringgold’s modern classic and first published book for young readers, are on view throughout
the exhibition from May 2- September 22, 2019.
