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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is a red fabric with a rectangular black label in the center, bordered by a gold line, where the title "Letter from Birmingham City Jail" is printed in gold lettering.

Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.1-8

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G29

This is a painting of a group of people seated in an auditorium with a person standing at a lectern. The painting depicts an audience seated in rows of brown benches, attentively facing a speaker or presenter positioned to the left. The figures are represented with simplified, stylized features, using bold outlines and a vibrant palette that blends contrasting colors like pinks, blues, greens, and blacks. Above the audience is a multi-paneled window or decorative partition composed of curved geometric shapes interspersed with silhouettes. The speaker appears to be addressing the group, with papers or a book on the lectern in front of them. In the lower foreground, there is a vase filled with abstractly rendered flowers. The style is graphic and reminiscent of Pop Art, with its use of flat colors and distinctive outline.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.6

Not on view

Frontispiece from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G29

This is a painting of a scene at a school entrance. The artwork features a group of individuals outside a building with tall doors. Elements include a figure holding a sign with discriminatory language, others with angry expressions, and a law enforcement officer or guard with a baton. Another sign with a similar message is on the ground. The style is graphic with bold lines and flat colors, reminiscent of Faith Ringgold's work.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.4

Not on view

This is a painting of an amusement park named "Fun Town." It features a giant roller coaster in the background. In the foreground, there is a gate with signs stating "Fun Town is closed to colored children" and "WHITES ONLY." On one side of the gate, two children are looking in, while brightly colored figures enjoy the park on the other side. American flags are above the gate. The scene creates a contrast between exclusivity and enjoyment, accentuated by a stylized, almost cartoon-like style. The painting is inspired by the work of artist Faith Ringgold, known for her use of bold colors and strong outlines to convey messages of social justice.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.3

Not on view

The image shows six people walking along a street with a green bus in the background. The individuals are an elderly woman, a woman in a black dress and hat, a woman in a blue outfit, a woman in a red and pink striped dress, a man in a blue jacket, and another woman. The bus has four passengers visible through its windows..untracked.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.8

Not on view

This is a painting of a group of people participating in a protest or demonstration. The image depicts several figures standing close together, with some holding signs that read "ONE VOTE" and "REGISTER TO VOTE." The scene uses stark contrasts with bold outlines and flat areas of color, primarily in black, white, and shades of blue, yellow, and red. The expressions on the faces are serious, and there is a sense of tension depicted through the body language and the presence of uniformed figures among the group. The composition is tightly framed, emphasizing the crowded setting.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.5

Not on view

This is a painting featuring a scene with a church and hooded figures. The artwork shows four figures in white with extended arms, floating in a blue sky. Below them is a depiction of a church with a domed roof, next to four hooded figures in white with blank expressions against a dark background. The painting includes a white cross with the words "16th Street Baptist Church" in the foreground. The style is reminiscent of Faith Ringgold, utilizing bold imagery for social commentary.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.2

Not on view

The image displays a series of curved and elongated lines depicting abstract forms in a field filled with circular patches. The shapes resemble workers bending over and wearing large hats. The field is filled with white, fluffy shapes resembling a cotton field. The background is a solid blue expanse contrasting with the white and green field. In the foreground, a small abstractly shaped figure in blue, reminiscent of a child, sits among the workers.

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Faith Ringgold, Martin Luther King Jr., Limited Editions Club, Curlee Raven Holton

2007

Screenprint from an illustrated book with eight screenprints Accession ID 2021.80.27.7

Not on view

The image is of a large trapezoidal shape in deep green against a white background, tilted slightly to the left.

Untitled

Ellsworth Kelly, Trestle Editions, Limited Editions Club

1992

Lithograph in green on rives bfk wove paper Accession ID 1993.24.1.2

Not on view

The image shows a large triangular shape with a deep blue color dominating the upper portion of the canvas. A white area is visible at the bottom, and a narrow triangle of white is on the right edge.

Untitled

Ellsworth Kelly, Trestle Editions, Limited Editions Club

1992

Lithograph in blue on rives bfk wove paper Accession ID 1993.24.1.3

Not on view

The image shows a book cover with the name "Ellsworth Kelly". The cover is deep gray with a texture, and has a rectangular black label displaying "ELLSWORTH KELLY" in gold uppercase letters at the center.

The Mallarmé Suite

Ellsworth Kelly, Trestle Editions, Limited Editions Club

1992

Portfolio of four lithographs Accession ID 1993.24.1.1-4

Not on view

Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Frontispiece from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Frontispiece from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

Plate from Letter from Birmingham City Jail

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Untitled

Untitled

Untitled

The Mallarmé Suite

The Mallarmé Suite

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East Building

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