First published 2022
In "Mickalene Thomas," the acclaimed artist invites readers into her bold, unapologetic world. Through a series of vignettes, we witness Thomas' journey as she navigates the complexities of race, gender, and artistic expression. From her early days in the New York art scene to her rise as a celebrated painter, photographer, and filmmaker, Thomas' story is one of resilience, creativity, and a refusal to be defined by societal constraints. With vivid descriptions and a powerful narrative voice, this book offers a intimate glimpse into the mind and process of a visionary artist whose work has transformed the way we see and understand the Black female experience.
Genres: biography, art, african-american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, art-history
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, vivid
Tropes: resilience, transformation
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
288 pages · Hardcover · Phaidon Press