The Infiniteness of Alma Thomas

Elizabeth Alexander, poet, educator, memoirist, scholar, cultural advocate, and president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem, discuss their connections to Thomas’s life and work.
This conversation was filmed at Michael Rosenfeld Gallery while Alternative Worlds, a group exhibition featuring the work of Alma Thomas, was on view.
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[@mkilu476]

This was a great discussion on the artist Ms. Alma Thomas.

[@wardaledillard8553]

Great video of a great artist ❤❤❤❤

[@supportlearning5915]

Such a joyful and clear overview of Alma Thomas’ work. My big thanks ❤

[@jennyhughes4474]

I really love the painting at 18.41 - it's floaty & has many layers, wonderful!

[@celiawallace6785]

I just missed the retrospective at the Phillips gallery. I was so sad. I did see her work at the National Gallery.

[@sk8rocker18]

Will this be available to watch after it has finished?

[@christopherbrownmaaga4668]

Documentary called "ALMA"

[@davewallacejr.271]

So bitchin'! Bravo, Kid!

[@lunes-1]

🍎Wow!-.