Mickalene Thomas Slideshow

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Qusuquzah Standing Sideways, 2012. Chromogenic photograph, framed: 60 x 70 1/2 in. (148.6 x 179.1 cm). Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

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Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Qusuquzah, une très belle négresse #3, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 96 x 80 in. (243.8 x 203.2 cm). Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Din, une très belle négresse #1, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 102 x 84 x 2 in. (259.1 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm). Jiménez-Colón Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Interior: Blue Couch with Green Owl, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 108 x 84 x 2 in. (274.3 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm). Collection of Michael Hoeh, New York, NY. Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Interior: Striped Foyer, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 108 x 84 x 2 in. (274.3 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm). Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Interior: Two Chairs and Fireplace, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 96 x 72 x 2 in. (243.8 x 182.9 x 5.1 cm). Collection of Pamela K. and William A. Royall, Jr., Richmond, VA. Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.

Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Landscape with Ocean, 2012. Rhinestone, acrylic paint and oil enamel on wood panel, 100 x 90 x 2 in. (254 x 228.6 x 5.1 cm). Collection of Isabella and Mehmet Icoz, Istanbul, Turkey. Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio.