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How the Myth of Barack Obama Overtook the Man (and the Politician)

by Justine Smith August 15, 2021August 16, 2021

A new HBO film introduces a level of nuance to its depiction of the president that’s been sorely lacking in most portrayals.

Posted inFilm

What Does Obama and Reagan’s Official Photographer Think About Trump?

by Dan Schindel September 18, 2020November 5, 2020

In The Way I See It, former White House photographer Pete Souza recalls his time following two different presidents.

Posted inIn Brief

White House Removes Bill Clinton and George W. Bush Portraits From Entrance Hall

by Hakim Bishara July 20, 2020November 5, 2020

The paintings have been removed from Trump’s daily route to the Oval Office and replaced with depictions of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. 

Posted inFilm

The Inspiring Story of Michelle Obama, and Its Limitations

by Kelli Weston May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Based on the former First Lady’s memoir, the documentary Becoming advances the Obama family’s skillfully crafted image, while unintentionally revealing some of its contradictions.

Posted inNews

Trump Will Likely Refuse to Unveil Obama’s Official Presidential Portrait

by Hakim Bishara May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Trump will be breaking a four decades-long White House tradition, fueling years of dispute between him and former President Barack Obama.

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Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley’s Portraits of the Obamas Get a National Tour

by Hakim Bishara January 23, 2020

Starting in June 2021, the official portraits of Michelle and Barack Obama will leave the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC to tour five cities across the country.

Posted inOpinion

Parsing Trump’s Latest Photo Op (aka the Killing of al-Baghdadi)

by Hrag Vartanian October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Donald Trump tries to reinvent another seminal Obama moment in his own image. But did it work?

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When a Chinese Company Resurrected a Shuttered American Auto Factory

by Janina Ciezadlo August 20, 2019November 4, 2019

American Factory, the first film from the Obamas’ production company Higher Ground, is a riveting inquiry into globalization.

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Trump Satirizes Kehinde Wiley’s Obama Portrait to Fundraise 2020 Reelection Bid

by Zachary Small April 16, 2019April 17, 2019

The president’s action committee is selling the shirt, labeled “SPY” through its gift shop for $28.00. It also comes as a tank top.

Posted inIn Brief

A Mississippi Elementary School Changes Its Name from a Confederate President to Barack Obama, Celebrates with Mural

by Jasmine Weber September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

Charles and Talameika Brice were selected to paint the mural at Obama Magnet, which was named after Confederate president Jefferson Davis until this year.

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Obamas Open Up About Their Newly Unveiled Official Portraits

by Blair Murphy February 12, 2018February 14, 2018

At the unveiling this morning, Michelle Obama spoke about her “instant connection” with Amy Sherald, while Barack Obama said he asked Kehinde Wiley “to bring it down just a touch.”

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Official Obama Portraits by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald Were Just Unveiled

by Claire Voon February 12, 2018February 12, 2018

The long-awaited portraits were presented at a ceremony today at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The internet was quick to respond.

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