The Art of Power & Beauty: Mickalene Thomas Like You’ve Never Seen Before!
🎨🔥 Curator Talk Tuesdays: Episode 2 – Mickalene Thomas 🔥🎨
Welcome back to Curator Talk Tuesdays! I’m Deneen L. Garrett—art curator, international speaker, and writer—diving into the work of Mickalene Thomas, an artist redefining beauty, identity, and power.
✨ Who is Mickalene Thomas?
A visionary known for her bold colors, rhinestones, and powerful depictions of Black women, blending art history, pop culture, and personal narratives in groundbreaking ways.
✨ Why Her Work Matters
She challenges conventional beauty standards, celebrates Black womanhood, and reshapes contemporary portraiture with unapologetic brilliance.
✨ Must-Know Pieces
🎭 Portrait of Maya No. 10
🎭 The Luncheon on the Grass: The Three Black Women (after Picasso)
🎭 Something You Can Feel—on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)!
✨ Personal Reflections
Her work captures intimacy, empowerment, and representation, spotlighting the beauty and strength of Black sisterhood.
🌍 Seen her work in person? What piece speaks to you most? Drop a comment below! 👇
📍 London Art Lovers—Don’t miss her exhibition All About Love at The Hayward Gallery!
🚀 Next Week: We’re spotlighting curator Shehera Grot—stay tuned!
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