Mickalene Thomas Honored at New York Dinner Ahead of Historic Paris Retrospective
A dinner was held in New York City at Papa San restaurant to celebrate Mickalene Thomas's upcoming solo exhibition. The event, attended by Document Editor-in-Chief Nick Vogelson and numerous collaborators including Derrick Adams and Marilyn Minter, honored Thomas's retrospective 'All About Love' opening December 17, 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris. This exhibition marks Thomas as the first African-American artist to receive a major solo presentation at that venue. The retrospective spans over twenty years of her work, focusing on Black women's visibility and joy through mixed-media portraits. The evening was supported by George Wells and Yancey Richardson.
Key facts
- Mickalene Thomas's retrospective 'All About Love' opens December 17, 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris
- Thomas is the first African-American artist to have a major solo exhibition at the Grand Palais
- A celebratory dinner was held at Papa San restaurant in New York City
- The event was attended by Document Editor-in-Chief Nick Vogelson and numerous artists and collaborators
- The exhibition features over two decades of Thomas's work focusing on Black women's representation
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Grand Palais
- Document
Locations
- Paris
- New York City