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The National Gallery of Art has acquired "The American People Series #18: The Flag is Bleeding" (1967), its first painting by Faith Ringgold (b. 1930). This pivotal work by a leading figure of contemporary art exemplifies the artist’s skill in using art as a vehicle to question the social dynamics of race, gender, and power. As a visual storyteller, Ringgold is known for her thought-provoking depictions of the difficult realities of the American experience.

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Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Gallery of Art has acquired The American People Series #18: The Flag is Bleeding (1967),...