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Born Birmingham, AlabamaCondoleezza Rice began her political career as National Security Advisor in 2001 for George W. Bush’s first administration. When Bush was reelected, Rice was appointed the secretary of state, the first African American woman in the position. With a doctorate in political science, specializing in Russia, Rice was an integral voice in Washington and abroad on global geopolitics. Artist Mickalene Thomas created this work as a pendant to her Oprah Winfrey portrait—a powerful pairing of two accomplished African American women. Thomas depicts Rice as a focused, determined thinker, the subtle, hard gleam of the rhinestones suggesting the intensity of her sitter. After her distinguished career in the government, Rice has returned to Stanford University—she was previously a professor and then provost there—to teach political science and serve as a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. She remains vocal in the Republican Party, endorsing political candidates and commenting on matters of national security.When Ends Meet—Condoleezza RiceCondoleezza Rice nacida en 1954Nacida en Birmingham, AlabamaCondoleezza Rice comenzó su carrera política en 2001 como asesora de seguridad nacional para la primera administración de George W. Bush. Al ser reelecto, Bush designó a Rice secretaria de estado, con lo cual se convirtió en la primera afroamericana que ocupaba el puesto. Con un doctorado en ciencias políticas y especializada en Rusia, Rice tuvo una voz fundamental en la geopolítica mundial, tanto en Washington como en el exterior. La artista Mickalene Thomas ejecutó esta obra como compañera de su retrato de Oprah Winfrey, una impactante...
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Screenprint With Hand Applied Rhinestones On 4 Ply Board
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
