#amy-sherald

#amy-sherald

"While no single person is to blame, it's clear that institutional fear shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives played a role. This painting exists to hold space for someone whose humanity has been politicised and disregarded."

ICE arrested an SF Guatemalan man who showed clear signs of mental illness after his immigration hearing Thursday, and was muttering to himself throughout his hearing.

Amy Sherald is canceling her upcoming show at the National Portrait Gallery due to a dispute over the presentation of her painting, Trans Forming Liberty, 2024.

Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery due to fears of censorship surrounding her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty.

Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama breaks the boundaries of traditional portraiture, emphasizing the essence and inner character of its subject through striking artistic choices.

I think beautiful paintings are important. I say figuration is like the soul food of art making. It's what takes you back home and what you eat when you need comfort.