#art #zurich #kunsthauszuerich @FaithRinggold (awesome) #storyquilts for the first time in Zurich - viewed and admired last night

FYI: There are many books available on the market to teach young children about the heroes of the underground railroad, like this one, by Faith Ringgold:

Detail from Tar Beach, 1991 #faithringgold

Detail from Cassies World Quilt, 2004 ©Faith Ringgold

#MayaAngelou was born on April 4, 1928. Here is "Maya's Quilt of Life" by #FaithRinggold, with excerpts from her poems: Just Give Me A Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diii , Gather Together In My Name, The Heart of A Woman, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. #WomenArtists #WomenWriters

“Early Works #25: Self-Portrait” by Faith Ringgold (American) - Oil on canvas / 1965 - Brooklyn Museum (New York) #womeninart #art #womanartist #oilpainting #selfportrait #FaithRinggold #artwork #brooklynmuseum #womensart #fineart #africanamericanartist #ringgold #portrait #herstory #artoftheday

Faith Ringgold 👑 #Art #Queen #Artist #Inspiration #FaithRinggold