120 reproductions from Mickalene Thomas's paintings, collages, and photographs provide a visual feast for art enthusiasts
Original essays by acclaimed Black writers and curators offer critical insights into the artist's work and broader themes
Explores themes of race, gender, and sexuality to challenge and interrogate dominant art historical narratives
Features iconic and contemporary images, including nude and posed figures, to highlight the complexity of Black women's representation
Includes works by historical and modern artists, blending Western and African art traditions for a rich, multidisciplinary perspective
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Mickalene Thomas's vivid paintings, collages, and photographs explode off the wall. Their larger-than-life women stare back and down at the viewer, confronting them head on. Over the course of her prolific career, Thomas has created a body of work that expands notions of beauty, gender, sexuality, and race, offering a complex vision of wh