[youtube id=”hRqkFBpBTaA”] Mickalene Thomas talks about the influence of Black women comedians on her current show at MOCA, Do I Look Like A Lady? Thomas’s exhibition will be at the museum until February 6th. Related posts: 30 Americans One Nation Thirty Experiences Now At The D.I.A. Mickalene Thomas Talks AboutContinue Reading
[youtube id=”ZFYG74hXUww”] Mickalene Thomas is known for her celebration and examination of Black women in her work. She created the first portrait of Michelle Obama and has immortalized famous women like Obama and not so famous Black women with rhinestones, bold colors and acrylic. Do I Look Like A LadyContinue Reading
30 Americans One Nation, Thirty Experiences, is a collection of contemporary African-American art from The Rubell Family Collection currently being shown at the Detroit Institute Of Arts. Thirty of the most relevant African-American artists use humor, social commentary, beauty and history to question and re-formulate notions of identity. Whether it’sContinue Reading