She actively supports and encourages and mentors younger artists.” It makes sense that she should be honored in this arena.” Richardson added that Thomas “is a tremendous champion of other, less visible artists of color. Richardson represents the photography of Mickalene Thomas, who was being honored that evening alongside Racquel Chevremont, her partner, collaborator, and muse, and the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.Īt the gala, Richardson said of Thomas, “Mickalene is an extraordinary artist, and photography is central to her practice. “I’ve got to get some of that glitter,” gallerist Yancey Richardson remarked as she reached for a glass of champagne. But, at a gala for the Aperture Foundation hosted at Union West in New York on Monday night, attendees couldn’t stop chatting about an unexpected item: the free makeovers provided by Fluide, a company that produces makeup designed for all skin tones and gender expressions. Typically, at art galas and parties, small talk tends to focus on gallerists, artists, and curators-who’s showing where and what’s worthing seeing.
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