Artist Mickalene Thomas discusses her portrait of Solange Knowles

1,353 views · Published 18 January 2017 · 0:58 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: NOLA.com · 2017 · Entertainment

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Artist Mickalene Thomas, best-known for her striking pop portrait of Michelle Obama, created the image of recording artist Solange Knowles that appeared on her EP “True.” An exhibit of Thomas’ work titled “Waiting on a Prime-Time Star” takes place at Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University in New Orleans from January 18 to April 9.

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