Though the self-portrait was sold as a single edition, other creations were sold in editions of 30, for $2,500 or $3,000 each. In total, the sale generated over $1 million, confirmed a Nifty ...

The artist’s approach to the Black female form is rich with pleasure, but also looks beyond it. Mickalene Thomas in a self-portrait. Mickalene Thomas for The New York Times ...