Amy Sherald is known for her distinctive style of portraiture that presents Black figures with grisaille (or gray) skin tones, inviting consideration of skin as a signifier. In 2018, Sherald’s distinctive style captured the attention of Michelle Obama. She became the first Black artist to paint the first Black first lady’s official portrait for the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. #BlackHistoryMonth These works by Amy Sherald are on view now at the CMA. He was meant for all things to

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Experience Amy Sherald: American Sublime, bringing nearly fifty luminous paintings to New York, including her iconic portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama. This landmark exhibition celebrates Black life and identity, presenting never-before-seen works alongside Sherald’s most defining paintings. Get your tickets today! | Whitney Museum of American Art | Facebook

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In an interview with Anderson Cooper, artist Amy Sherald explained how she finds inspiration in the 1990s kids’ show “Teletubbies.” “There’s something about that perfect little world that just lives inside of my head space,” she said. | 60 Minutes

Amy Sherald’s most famous work is a portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama, unveiled in 2018. Looking at the piece now, Sherald says what stands out most to her now is the dress. “I’m deeply in love with this dress. Just the red, the pink, the yellow, and then the black and gray. I wanted the dress to also have some kind of symbolism, and almost be a painting in and of itself,” says Sherald. | 60 Minutes