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“Beauty was so heavily important in my family, something I had to contend with. All those experiences allow me to make what I'm making today. I grew up with that. There's a reason why I express that in my art. I'm trying to figure it out myself.”

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Mickalene Thomas
Mickalene Thomas

Mickalene Thomas is a visual artist known for her unique painting style and reinterpretation of female images. Her works often blend various art forms, including collage, painting, and sculpture, to explore social issues such as race, gender, and identity. more

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