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Mickalene Thomas — Afro Goddess Ex Lover's Friend
Mickalene Thomas

Afro Goddess Ex Lover's Friend

Mickalene Thomas's *Afro Goddess Ex Lover's Friend* is a vibrant chromogenic print, flush-mounted, showcasing her signature blend of bold patterns, rich colors, and empowered representations of Black femininity. The work features a commanding female figure adorned in layered textiles and decorative elements, drawing from both art historical traditions and contemporary Black culture. Thomas's photographic practice celebrates beauty, desire, and identity with an unapologetic and luxurious visual intensity.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.

🔨 Auction Lot

Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Mickalene Thomas, Afro Goddess Ex Lover's Friend

Mickalene Thomas's *Afro Goddess Ex Lover's Friend* is a vibrant chromogenic print, flush-mounted, showcasing her signature blend of bold patterns, rich colors, and empowered representations of Black femininity. The work features a commanding female figure adorned in layered textiles and decorative elements, drawing from both art historical traditions and contemporary Black culture. Thomas's photographic practice celebrates beauty, desire, and identity with an unapologetic and luxurious visual intensity.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Empowering Mood, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Neo-Pop Art, Chromogenic Print, Figurative Art, Portrait, Established Artist, Black Female Subject, Female Artist, Vibrant Colors

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