Although Faith Ringgold is best known as the originator of the African-American story quilt revival that began in the 1970s, it is her pointed political paintings of the 1960s that are the focus of “American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Paintings of the 1960s,” on view at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art through May 19, 2012. An opening celebration for the new exhibition will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Ringgold exhibition is in keeping with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art’s mission to emphasize art by and about women of the African Diaspora.

The art exhibition includes approximately 60 works from the landmark series “American People” (1963-1967) and “Black Light” (1967-1971), along with a related mural and political posters.

For more information about the exhibition call 404-270-5606 or visit www.spelmanmuseum.org.

The event is free and open to the public.