Amy Sherald: Four Ways of Being
The Whitney Museum of American Art presents Four Ways of Being, a newly commissioned installation by acclaimed portraitist Amy Sherald. Known for her signature grayscale skin tones and vibrant backdrops, Sherald’s work explores identity, history, and representation. This series of four portraits captures subjects across generations and backgrounds, offering a meditation on presence, individuality, and the coexistence of past, present, and future. Runs through September 2025.
This exhibition takes place at the Whitney Museum of American Art at 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014. Runs through September 2025.
Exhibition Description
Amy Sherald, celebrated for her intimate and psychologically rich portraits, presents Four Ways of Being, an exploration of the human experience through her unique visual language. This installation builds upon Sherald’s signature approach—monumental figures rendered in grayscale, set against bold, dreamlike color fields. Each of the four new paintings offers a distinct perspective on how individuals move through time and space, reflecting on themes of Black identity, self-possession, and cultural memory. Through this work, Sherald continues her commitment to challenging historical narratives and reimagining portraiture as a means of empowerment and storytelling.
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