Theaster Gates Will Help Guide an Expanding Forman Arts Initiative
A multi-year partnership between the artist and the Philadelphia cultural organization will shape future programming.
Alma Thomas
Alma Thomas, born on September 22, 1891, in Columbus, Georgia, was a pioneering African American painter known for her vibrant, abstract works. She studied at Howard University and pursued further education at Columbia University. Thomas's early career was marked by her work as an art teacher, but she later gained recognition for her colorful, mosaic-like paintings that often drew inspiration from nature. Notable works include "Resurrection" and "Sky Light." Her art is characterized by its bold use of color and rhythmic patterns. Thomas's paintings are featured in major collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the White House. She passed away on February 24, 1978. Read more about Arts.
News About Alma Thomas
Christie’s Post-War to Present Sale Led by Cy Twombly Netted $21.5m
The sale included work by artists rarely seen at auction, including Joe Overstreet and Lois Dodd.
Alma Thomas Painting Formerly Belonging to Bill Cosby Expected to Break Records at Christie’s
'A Fantastic Sunset' is expected to sell for between $2.2 million to $2.8 million.
