United States of Attica

1971

Not on view

United States of Attica and Woman Freedom Now, both of 1971, are among Ringgold's most important and best-known works in any medium. Part of the Political Posters Series, they were made in the colors of Black nationalism—red, green, and black. In United States of Attica, Ringgold presents a map of the U.S. with dates and details of acts of violence that occurred since the late 1700s inscribed throughout the composition.

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Title: United States of Attica
Artist: Faith Ringgold (American, New York, 1930–2024 Englewood, New Jersey)
Date: 1971
Medium: Color offset lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 21 13/16 × 27 9/16 in. (55.4 × 70 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: John B. Turner Fund, by exchange, 2025
Object Number: 2025.762
Rights and Reproduction: © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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