In collaboration with Dior, The Broad Museum created a moment of celebration for the multi-media contemporary art series, “All about Love,” constructed by mixed media artist, Mickalene Thomas. The debut of the series opened May 25 and available until Sept. 29.
Thomas is known for her unique approach to producing detailed portraits of Black women using rhinestones, acrylic,and enamel—in conjunction with other mixed media forms.
The night started with libations and DJ mix from Leimert Park Lina. Guests were enamored by a drill routine by Getting Better Everyday step team, Thomas thanked Dior and The Broad for flying them in from Hampton, New Jersey.
The series expands across multiple rooms and floors at The Broad, transporting the viewer through a nostalgic tunnel of personal love for Black women, through Thomas’ eyes. This collection emanates intricate details throughout Thomas’ that included her debut pieces from one of her first collections, “Origin of the Universe.”
Famous celebrity stylist, Law Roach was spotted commemorating the debut alongside actress and creator of hit comedy television series, “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson and “Blackish” actress, Yara Shahidi. Guests left with the feeling of coming back for more and viewing the series in detail.
Reflecting on her work, Thomas previously noted what this series looks to convey.
“I think love is an action, not a noun. It’s a verb. Often times we think of it as just an emotion. The action of love is returning back, even though it’s very complicated. Whether it’s family, whether its relationships, whether it’s
your siblings or a person that you hate—how do you give yourself and how much of that self, do you give?” Thomas said.
Thomas’ cousin and director of Getting Better Everyday step team, India Pascall shared her pride in this moment.
“She is from the 8-5-6, she’s from humble beginnings and worked her way to the top, she’s a hard worker like myself—it runs in our bloodline,” Pascall said.
Tickets for “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” will be available through thebroad.org. The exhibition’s themes will be stretched into a comprehensive slate of extra programming developed in collaboration with the artist, such as a summer concert series and in-gallery activities focusing on Black women and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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