Amy Sherald: The World We Make

{"isPOv2Enabled":false} The long-awaited first major monograph on the iconic portraitist of Black Americans. This extensive monograph provides a thorough exploration of renowned artist Amy Sherald, known for her recognizable realist portraits of African American individuals set against striking and monochromatic backdrops or everyday scenes. Sherald gained recognition when former first lady Michelle Obama selected her to paint her official portrait for the National Portrait Gallery in 2018, making her the first African American woman to receive such an honor. Alongside reproductions of Sherald's recent works, this book, published to coincide with her solo exhibit at Hauser & Wirth London in fall 2022, also features depictions of earlier paintings and an inside look at her creative process through a series of in-studio photographs. Newly commissioned texts include an art historical analysis of Sherald's work by Jenni Sorkin, an exploration of the politics and aesthetics of her por