In Photos: Opening of Amy Sherald's 'American Sublime' at the Whitney Museum
Save to My OculaAmy Sherald’s exhibition, American Sublime, at the Whitney Museum presents a powerful exploration of American identity through her nuanced portraits, featuring everyday Black Americans and iconic figures like Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor.
Main image: Amy Sherald with Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (2018). Exhibition view: Amy Sherald, American Sublime, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (9 April–9 August 2025). Courtesy Whitney Museum. Photo: Tiffany Sage/BFA.com.
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