Artist Faith Ringgold, whose extensive artistic career spanned 70 years and a range of media, including best-selling children's books, has died at her home in Inglewood, New Jersey, at the age of 93.

The artist was born on October 8, 1930, in New York City and grew up in Harlem, graduating from college in pursuit of her passion for art despite her barriers as a woman, and began teaching art in New York public schools in the 1970s.

She used stories about racial issues, politics, and the struggles of black women in the United States as the subject matter of her work.

Her most famous work, 'Tar Beach'(1988), is a quilt depicting a young girl flying from a rooftop in New York City, which was later adapted into a children's book.

Inspired by her family heritage and her meeting with Tibetan Tangkawa, she actively used quilt techniques in her work to make it her signature element.

The artist has been an advocate for black and female artists throughout her life, championing free speech and receiving international acclaim over time, eventually earning recognition for her contributions at major museums around the world.

Having written more than 16 children's books and also developed a puzzle game app called 'Quiltuduko', she is still an inspiration to many, receiving more than 20 honorary doctorate degrees in her lifetime.

Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com