Tag Archives: Amy Sherald

President Barack Hussein Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama: Portriats Unveiled at Smithsonian National Gallery

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rikyrah

How’s this for BLACK HISTORY MONTH? ICYMI Because we can’t get enough of our POTUS & FLOTUS. I’m old school. While sound bytes of events have their place and meanings, I like to sit back and savor the whole enchilada. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 28, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and & Friends, Hat tip Rikyrah Baltimore’s Amy Sherald has known for a year that she’s been selected to paint a portrait that could make her career — The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) October 27, 2017

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Thursday Open Thread | Amy Sherald Week

Posted on October 26, 2017 by rikyrah

They Call Me Redbone but I’d Rather Be Strawberry Shortcake Like most contemporary theorists, painter Amy Sherald perceives racial identity as a performance in response to external forces rather than an essential attribute. As one of just a few black … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Amy Sherald

Posted on October 25, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone. More Amy Sherald AUDIO:

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Tuesday Open Thread | Amy Sherald Week

Posted on October 24, 2017 by rikyrah

Bright MUST WATCH |||||||||| Amy Sherald-EMPATHY

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Monday Open Thread | Amy Sherald Week

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Amy Sherald. I was fascinated researching Ms Sherald and her body of work. Amy Sherald (born 1973) is an American painter based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work started out autobiographical in nature, … Continue reading →

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