See the world through the eyes of Alma Thomas, the iconic American artist who created a style of her own with dazzling interplays of patterns and vibrant colors. "Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum" is on view at the DAM through January 12, 2025. Included in general admission, which is free for everyone 18 and under every day, as well as for museum members. | Denver Art Museum

"Color is life and light is the mother of color." —Alma Thomas Learn how artist Alma Thomas pioneered a radical new approach to abstraction and how her iconic 1972 painting was inspired by a fascination with space exploration—the latest in our Art Institute Essentials series. | The Art Institute of Chicago

Alma Thomas was an expressionist artist, best known for her colorful abstractionist works of art. She was the first ever graduate from the newly-founded art school at Howard University in 1924, and was a prominent member of the Washington Color School, based out of Washington D.C. in the mid-20th century. #BlackArtistsMatter Alma Thomas dedicated her creative spirit to studying color theory, and drew much of her inspiration from nature. She was also greatly inspired by the moon landing of 1969!

The incredible true story of Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House collection. With her bold and vibrant abstract paintings, Alma set the world ablaze with color. | HarperKids Books