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Artist spotlight: Alma Thomas đŸ€©
Jun 21, 2025
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Shop pieces inspired by artist Alma W. Thomas Color is life. Artist Alma W. Thomas (1891–1978) is known for her large abstract paintings filled with dynamic, vibrant patterns. In 1972, she stated, “Color is life. Light is the mother of color. Light reveals to us the spirit and living soul of the world through colors.” The quote carries the spirit of Wind, Sunshine and Flowers, one of Thomas’s colorful paintings that convey her love of nature. These works are central to the artist’s practice, distinguished by bold gestures that cement their status within modern art. Shop pieces inspired by Alma Thomas below, and see Wind, Sunshine and Flowers in Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art. Shop Alma Thomas Put the pieces together Gather your family and friends for this fun, circular puzzle. Puzzle it over Reading rainbow Everything Is Beautiful, a sweeping retrospective of Thomas’s wide-reaching practice, sheds new light on her singular search for beauty. Start on page one Brighten someone’s day With these notecards, every letter is sure to send a smile. Get them write now Better in color That blank wall that you’ve been staring at in your apartment? We know what to do with it. Improve your frame of mind From the top: Images courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum Shop 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Unsubscribe View in browser