Mickalene Thomas
Biography
New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas is known for her elaborate paintings adorned with rhinestones, enamel and colorful acrylics. Her depictions of African American women explore notions of black female celebrity and identity while romanticizing ideas of femininity and power. Reminiscent of 70s style Blaxploitation, the subjects in Thomas' paintings radiate sexuality. Women in provocative poses sprawl across the picture plane and are surrounded by kitschy decorative patterns inspired by her childhood. Mickalene Thomas earned her MFA at Yale University in 2002 and completed a residency at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York. Currently she lives and works in New York.Download PDF
Gallery Exhibitions
- FIAC 2010, Booth B46 - October 21 - 24, 2010
- Art 41 Basel, Hall 2.1 Booth J8 - June 16 - 20, 2010
- The Armory Show 2010, Pier 94, Booth 911 - March 4 - 7, 2010
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2009, Booth F19 - December 3 - 6, 2009
- Mickalene Thomas, She's Come UnDone! - March 26 - May 2, 2009
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2008, Booth F14 - December 4 - 7, 2008
- Frieze Art Fair 2008, Booth F17 - October 16 - 19, 2008
- Art 39 Basel, Hall 2.1 Booth F2 - June 4 - 8, 2008
- The Armory Show 2008 - March 27 - 30, 2008
Museum Exhibitions
- FIAC 2010, Booth B46 - October 21 - 24, 2010
- Art 41 Basel, Hall 2.1 Booth J8 - June 16 - 20, 2010
- The Armory Show 2010, Pier 94, Booth 911 - March 4 - 7, 2010
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2009, Booth F19 - December 3 - 6, 2009
- Mickalene Thomas, She's Come UnDone! - March 26 - May 2, 2009
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2008, Booth F14 - December 4 - 7, 2008
- Frieze Art Fair 2008, Booth F17 - October 16 - 19, 2008
- Art 39 Basel, Hall 2.1 Booth F2 - June 4 - 8, 2008
- The Armory Show 2008 - March 27 - 30, 2008
Press
- Wynwood Download PDF ()
- Wound, Issue 4 / Autumn 2008 Download PDF ()
- Whitewall Download PDF ()
- Weltkunst
- Vogue Japan
- V Magazine, In The Flesh Download PDF ()
- Trace Download PDF ()
- Time Out New York Download PDF ()
- The New York Times Download PDF ()
- The New York Times Download PDF ()
- Prattfolio, Fall 2007 Download PDF ()
- Nylon Download PDF ()
- NY Arts Download PDF ()
- New York Observer, A Window on Art: Mickalene Thomas' Shiny Sex-Appeal Paintings Download PDF ()
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- Modern Painters Download PDF ()
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- Artforum Download PDF ()
- Art + Auction, In the Studio Download PDF ()
- A Sky Filled With Shooting Stars Download PDF ()
Publications
Selected Works
MICKALENE THOMAS Le déjeuner sur l'herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires, 2010 c-print 47 x 58 inches (paper) 119.4 x 147.3 cm 52 x 63 x 2.25 inches (framed) 132.1 x 160 x 5.7 cm Edition of 5 LM12965
MICKALENE THOMAS Le déjeuner sur l'herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 120 x 288 x 2 inches 304.8 x 731.5 x 5.1 cm LM12816
MICKALENE THOMAS Hudson River On My Mind, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 78 x 108 inches 213.4 x 274.3 cm LM12551
MICKALENE THOMAS Mama Bush: One of a Kind Two, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 108 x 144 x 2 inches 274.3 x 365.8 x 5.1 cm LM12313
MICKALENE THOMAS Don't forget about me (Keri), 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 84 x 72 inches 213.4 x 182.9 cm LM12189
MICKALENE THOMAS All she wants to do is dance (Fran), 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 144 x 108 x 2 inches 365.8 x 274.3 x 5.1 cm LM12058
MICKALENE THOMAS Still life with black and white panther, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 48 x 60 inches 121.9 x 152.4 cm LM12075
MICKALENE THOMAS Photomontage 10A, 2009 mixed media 10 panels, each approx. 12 x 12 in. / 30.5 x 30.5 cm overall dimensions: 43 x 68 x 4 in. / 109.2 x 172.7 x 10.2 cm LM12997
MICKALENE THOMAS Photomontage 10B, 2009 mixed media 10 panels, each approx. 12 x 12 in. / 30.5 x 30.5 cm overall dimensions: 40 x 69 x 4 in. /101.6 x 175.3 x 10.2 cm LM12998
MICKALENE THOMAS Portrait of Qusuquzah #2 , 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 60 x 48 x 2 inches 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the reverse LM12843
MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 40 panels, each: 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12422
MICKALENE THOMAS FBI/Serial Portraits, 2008 rhinestone and acrylic on panel 12 panels, each: 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm
MICKALENE THOMAS America the Beautiful , 2008 rhinestone and acrylic on panel 12 panels, each: 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm overall dimensions: 96 x 60 inches 243.8 x 152.4 cm LM11307
MICKALENE THOMAS Michelle O, 2008 screenprint on paper 25 x 19.5 inches (paper) 63.5 x 49.5 cm Edition of 40 signed, dated and numbered on the front LM12890
MICKALENE THOMAS La Lecon d'amour, 2008 rhinestone and acrylic on panel 96 x 120 inches 243.8 x 304.8 cm LM11259
MICKALENE THOMAS This Girl Could be Dangerous, 2007 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 84 x 72 inches 213.4 x 182.9 cm
MICKALENE THOMAS Afro Goddess Looking Forward, 2007 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on wood panel 72 x 72 inches 182.9 x 182.9 cm
MICKALENE THOMAS Can't We Just Sit Down and Talk It Over, 2006 screenprint 19.5 x 30 inches (paper) 49.5 x 76.2 cm Edition of 40 signed LM13076
Available Works
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Landscape Majestic, 2010 TBC - rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 72 x 96 x 2 inches 182.9 x 243.8 x 5.1 cm LM12950 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS All she wants to do is dance (Fran), 2009 photo collage 15 x 10.25 inches (paper) 38.1 x 26 cm 21.5 x 17 inches (framed) 54.6 x 43.2 cm LM12366 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Still life with black and white panther, 2009 photo collage 6 x 7.75 inches (paper) 15.2 x 19.7 cm 12.25 x 14.25 inches (framed) 31.1 x 36.2 cm LM12367 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12399 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12410 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS A-E-I-O-U and Sometimes Y, 2009 rhinestone, acrylic and enamel on panel 24 x 20 inches 61 x 50.8 cm LM12417 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Put something down on it, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 24 inches (paper) 76.2 x 61 cm 33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 69.2 cm Edition of 5 LM12196 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Da ya think I'm sexy, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 24 inches (paper) 76.2 x 61 cm 33.25 x 27.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 69.2 cm Edition of 5 LM12059 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Sandra: She's a beauty, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 20 inches (paper) 76.2 x 50.8 cm 33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 59.1 cm Edition of 5 LM12200 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Feelin like a woman, 2009 mounted c-print 30 x 20 inches (paper) 76.2 x 50.8 cm 33.25 x 23.25 inches (framed) 84.5 x 59.1 cm Edition of 5 LM12199 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Tamika sur une chaise longue, 2008 mounted c-print 24 x 29.5 inches (paper) 61 x 74.9 cm 27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed) 68.9 x 84.1 cm Edition of 5 LM11220 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Portrait of Qusuquzah, 2008 mounted c-print 23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper) 60.3 x 74.9 cm 27.25 x 33.25 inches (framed) 69.2 x 84.5 cm Edition of 6 LM11217 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS Brawlin' Spitfire Wrestlers 2, 2008 resin, paint and Swarovski crystals 15.5 x 14 x 8 inches 39.4 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm Edition of 40 LM12097 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS A Moment's Pleasure in Black and White, 2006-2008 mounted c-print 23.75 x 29.5 inches (paper) 60.3 x 74.9 cm 27.125 x 33.125 inches (framed) 68.9 x 84.1 cm Edition of 5 LM11216 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />MICKALENE THOMAS When Ends Meet, 2007 two screenprints with hand-applied rhinestones on four-ply museum board 28 x 31.875 inches (paper) 71.1 x 81 cm 29.75 x 33.5 inches (framed) 75.57 x 85 cm 31.875 x 28 inches (paper) 81 x 71.1 cm 33.5 x 29.75 inches (framed) 85 x 75.57 cm Edition of 20 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
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