The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is presenting an exhibition titled "American Sublime" featuring works by artist Amy Sherald, including her portrait of Breonna Taylor and the painting "She Always Believed the Good about Those She Loved," which used a model who stood in for the late Breonna Taylor. The exhibition opened on Friday, May 15, 2026, and draws visitors to view Sherald's distinctive figurative works.
This exhibition matters because Amy Sherald is a leading contemporary American portraitist, best known for her official portrait of Michelle Obama. Her work at the High Museum continues to explore themes of Black identity, representation, and dignity in American art, while the inclusion of the Breonna Taylor portrait connects her practice to urgent social justice conversations. The show underscores the museum's commitment to showcasing artists who engage with contemporary cultural and political narratives.