Mickalene Thomas - 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale London Monday, June 25, 2018 | Phillips

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  • Provenance

    Lehmann Maupin, New York
    Acquired from the above by the present owner

  • 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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Ο198

America the Beautiful

each signed and inscribed 'M. Thomas [1-4][a-c]' on the reverse
acrylic and rhinestones on panel, in 12 parts
each 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.)
overall 243.8 x 152.4 cm (96 x 60 in.)

Executed in 2008.

Estimate
£45,000 - 65,000 

Sold for £62,500

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Tamila Kerimova
Specialist, Head of Day Sale
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

London Auction 26 June 2018