In this Fresh Air interview, multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas discusses her work that highlights Black women in roles of leisure and power, challenging conventional portrayals in fine art. The conversation delves into her exhibition "All About Love," where she reinterprets classic paintings to celebrate Black female sensuality. Thomas also shares her personal journey as an artist, reflecting on her mother's influence and her own complex relationship with identity. Following this, there's a review of the Disney+ documentary "Beatles 64," which features rare footage and interviews that capture the essence of the band's first American tour.
