LUX Magazine (Responsible Luxury)

Catching up with Mickalene Thomas

Artist Mickaelene Thomas reflects on her career after a blockbuster show in London and a major global exhibition, “All About Love,” which frames love as a transformative, radical force. She highlights the impact of her reinterpretation of Manet’s Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe, featuring three Black women, and her recent public mosaic at the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital. Thomas emphasizes New York—especially Brooklyn’s vibrant salon scene—as a creative engine, and she curates a personal collection that champions Black, queer, and women artists. Her comments underscore a shift toward community‑focused, inclusive art practice.