Amy Sherald, the artist who captured the essence of First Girl Michelle Obama, is on show on the Whitney Museum of American Artwork with their first solo exhibition of her work, Amy Sherald: American Elegant.
EBONY joined READY to BEAUTY for an unique VIB (Very Necessary Magnificence) guided tour, led by Rujeko Hockley, the Whitney Museum’s Arnhold Affiliate curator, who curated the Elegant exhibition. Almost 50 magnificence leaders and creators have been readily available to witness Sherald’s artistry, which incorporates her iconic portrait of Breonna Taylor, and different works which have been known as colourful, lovely and thought-provoking.
Janell Stephens, founder, CEO and grasp mixtress of Camille Rose Naturals, obtained her flowers for her dedication to magnificence. Different friends participated in a photograph impressed by “A Nice Day in Harlem,” an iconic picture that options 57 jazz musicians posing collectively within the New York Metropolis neighborhood in 1958.
The occasion’s spotlight was the “American, Black & Stunning” panel that includes main magnificence innovators discussing their craft. Moderated by EBONY style and wonder editor, Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr., Desiree Verdejo, founding father of Hyper Pores and skin Care; Robyn Atwater, founding father of Curldaze Hair Care; Danessa Myricks, founder and CEO of Danessa Myricks Magnificence; Teri Johnson, founding father of Harlem Candle Co. and A’Lelia Bundles, the great-great granddaughter/biographer of Madam C.J. Walker and founding father of the Madam Walker Household Archives, shared their ideas on the business, Black entrepreneurship, and its future.
“At a time when Black historical past faces rising erasure, this ‘legacy’ initiative stands as a robust counterforce, guaranteeing that the wealthy historical past of Black magnificence is not only acknowledged, however is definitely cemented within the cultural and historic document,” stated Corey Huggins, who introduced the occasion to life.
Amy Sherald: American Elegant shall be on view on the Whitney Museum by August 10, 2025.