Mickalene Thomas - MUSIC London Friday, November 20, 2009 | Phillips

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  • Artist Biography

    Mickalene Thomas

    American • 1971

    Glamour and feminism need not be foes, as evinced by the wonderful work of Mickalene Thomas. The artist examines these qualities through the lens of the African-American female experience. Whether with her rhinestone-inflected, '70s-glam-inspired portraits of black beauty and power or her photographic installations of her mother's living room, Thomas personalizes while aestheticizing a visual conversation about race. By tackling classical art historical themes, she writes African-American aesthetics into traditional conventions.

    Blockbuster retrospectives at the Brooklyn Museum and ICA Boston thrust Thomas into contemporary art's mainstage. Her platform extends her creative pursuits into fashion, interiors and DJ'ing. Thomas' market has also grown at a steady pace with auction prices increasing each year.

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Donna Summer

2002
Rhinestones, acrylic paint and oil enamel on woodpanel.
 

100 x 71.7 cm. (39 1/8 x 28 1/4 in).
Signed, titled and dated 'Mickey Donna Summer 2002' on the reverse.

Estimate
£10,000 - 15,000 

Sold for £20,000

MUSIC

21 Nov 2009
London