# African-American Identity Art The Art of Faith Ringgold is on Display at the Serpentine Galleries By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-faith-ringgold References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/faith-ringgold-exhibition-london-serpentine-galleries) & [serpentinegalleries.org](https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/exhibitions-events/faith-ringgold) The art of Faith Ringgold is full of sincere and bold statements that tie to the struggles, identity, and life of the African-American community. A writer, a painter and a textile artist, Faith has been developing her practice through storytelling. Born in Harlem, her [narrative quilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvie-johnson) are perhaps what she is best known for. The Serpentine Galleries in London have recognized the merit and meaning behind Faith Ringgold's work and honor her in a [special solo exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) that spotlights over 50 pieces. In addition, the art of Faith Ringgold is supported by MATCHESFASHION.com who has supplemented the activation through a special event programming that includes music, a decorated room, as well as an e-commerce platform that offers [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-la) Ringgold-themed items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **African-american Identity Art:** There is an opportunity for other galleries, museums, and art collectors to showcase the works of African-American artists and support diverse cultural perspectives. - **Narrative Quilts:** There is an opportunity for textile and fashion industries to incorporate storytelling into their designs and promote cultural heritage through wearable art. - **Online Art Sales:** With the support of e-commerce platforms like MATCHESFASHION.com, there is an opportunity for the art industry to increase its online presence and marketability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries & Museums:** There is an opportunity for galleries and museums to promote and showcase diverse cultural perspectives, such as African-American identity art. - **Textile & Fashion:** There is an opportunity to incorporate storytelling techniques into textile design and promote cultural heritage through wearable art like narrative quilts. - **E-commerce:** There is an opportunity for the art industry to increase its online presence and marketability through collaboration with e-commerce platforms like MATCHESFASHION.com. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Culturally Artful Textile Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devotion-exhibtion.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [Monumental Cultural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-jam.md)