Exclusive: Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires
Mickalene Thomas, Diahann Carroll #2, 2018. Silkscreen ink and acrylic on acrylic mirror, mounted on wood panel, 182.9 x 152.4 x5.1 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris/Brussels. © Mickalene Thomas / Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York.
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Exclusive: Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires
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Mickalene Thomas is known for her collage-inspired paintings, photography and time-based media. She deftly combines art-historical, political and pop-cultural references to create a striking commentary on what it means to be a Black woman in the 21st century, challenging pervasive ideas about race, gender, celebrity culture and sexuality.