This comprehensive monograph on Mickalene Thomas explores her influential work in contemporary art over the past two decades. It highlights her unique approach to painting, collage, and installations, addressing themes of gender, race, and beauty while challenging conventional definitions. The book is a collaborative effort with the artist herself.
Mickalene Thomas showcases her diverse photography techniques, including portraits, collages, and Polaroids, in this comprehensive volume. It features a special section called tête-à-tête, highlighting images from artists she admires, such as Malick Sidibé and contemporary figures like Zanele Muholi and LaToya Ruby Frazier, emphasizing her artistic influences and community connections.
Jimmie Durham, Helen Marten, Pauline Olowska, Damián Ortega
Since 1984, Parkett has been an important source of literature on international contemporary art. Each biannual issue is a collaboration with four artists, in which their work is explored in fully illustrated essays by leading writers and critics. In addition, each artist creates an exclusive limited edition, available to Parkett readers. The long list of artists who have collaborated with Parkett includes John Baldessari, Sophie Calle, Fischli/Weiss, Isa Genzken, Mike Kelley, Cady Noland, Meret Oppenheim, Gerhard Richter, Cindy Sherman, Rosemarie Trockel, Andy Warhol, and many more.