Amy Sherald on her portraiture, her subjects’ gaze, and the impact of painting Michelle Obama’s portrait
This is an updated version of a story first published on Oct. 19, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. When Amy Sherald was selected to paint the official portrait of Michelle Obamanine years ago, many people in the art world didn’t know who she was. They do now. At 52, Sherald has become one … Read more