Mickalene Thomas · All About Love

Mickalene Thomas marks history by becoming the first Afro-American artist to have a personal retrospective of such scale at the Grand Palais. Her monumental works disrupt the traditions of art history to place Black women at the center of the narrative. Through vibrant compositions, she transforms intimacy and affection into a force of liberation. This celebration of joy and self-affirmation transcends conventional looks to offer an inclusive and radiant vision of the world. Between painting, photography, and video, her work testifies to an aesthetic quest where each portrait becomes a hymn to dignity and sisterhood. This major event that redefines contemporary representation takes place at the Grand Palais from December 17, 2025 to April 5, 2026.