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Amy Sherald on her portraiture, her subjects' gaze, and the impact of painting Michelle Obama's portrait
By Anderson Cooper
Updated on: July 26, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News
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Amy Sherald spent years painting in obscurity, and almost died from a rare heart condition. Now 52, the artist behind Michelle Obama's official portrait is one of America's most celebrated painters.
60 Minutes - Newsmakers
Amy Sherald on her portraiture, her subjects' gaze, and the impact of painting Michelle Obama's portrait
By Anderson Cooper
Updated on: July 26, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News
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