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Iconic Faith Ringgold Painting Acquired by National Gallery of Art

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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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), its first painting by Faith Ringgold (b.

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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), its first painting by Faith Ringgold (b.
  • As a visual storyteller, Ringgold is known for her thought-provoking depictions of the difficult realities of the American experience.
  • The painting was acquired with funds gifted by Glenstone Foundation and from the Patrons Permanent Fund.
  • This may well be the most important purchase of a single work of contemporary art since the National Gallery acquired Jackson Pollocks No.

Katharina Fritsch’s "Hahn/Cock" Given to National Gallery of Art by Glenstone Museum as a Symbol of Hope and Renewal

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Hahn/Cock has brought smiles to millions of faces since it first arrived as a loan to the National Gallerys new sculpture terrace.

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  • Hahn/Cock has brought smiles to millions of faces since it first arrived as a loan to the National Gallerys new sculpture terrace.
  • We are grateful to Mitch and Emily Rales for their generous birthday gift, which will allow visitors to enjoy Katharina Fritschs work for years to come, said Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art.
  • German artist Katharina Fritschs Hahn/Cock (2013) was created for the Fourth Plinth series in Londons Trafalgar Square.
  • Established by the not-for-profit Glenstone Foundation, the museum opened in 2006 and provides a contemplative, intimate setting for experiencing iconic works of art and architecture within a natural environment.