News
Obamas Open Up About Their Newly Unveiled Official Portraits
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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In Brief
Official Obama Portraits by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald Were Just Unveiled
The long-awaited portraits were presented at a ceremony today at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The internet was quick to respond.
Opinion
Which Artist Should Create Obama’s Official Presidential Portrait?
In a perfect world, who would be the artist that captures the likeness of Obama for his official portrait?
News
Three Civil Rights Sites Become National Monuments
President Barack Obama designated as national monuments three Southern sites connected with the Civil Rights movement and post-Civil War Reconstruction.
News
Outsider Art Fair to Host Readings of Obama's Words Beginning on Inauguration Day
Fair attendees, invited guests, and members of the public are invited to recite quotes from the President's speeches, interviews, and other appearances.
Art
Sly Memorials to US Presidents Past and Present
On first seeing an image of Barack Obama’s head festooned with small figurines of previous United States presidents I took an immediate dislike to Brian Tolle’s solo show POTUS at CRG Gallery.
In Brief
The Obamas Give the White House a Modern Art Makeover
Since John Adams first took up residence there in 1800, the White House has been adorned with a relatively safe, traditional collection of art.
In Brief
Obama Declares Tract of Nevada Desert, and Michael Heizer's "City," a National Monument
In March, the art world rallied to call for the protection of Nevada's Basin and Range area, a landscape of rich archaeological resources and the site of Michael Heizer's sprawling land art piece, "City" (1972–present).
In Brief
Shepard Fairey Has Lost All Hope in Obama
In the seven years since Shepard Fairey created what might be, to date, the most iconic artwork of the century — the "Hope" poster for Barack Obama's 2008 US presidential campaign — its subject has had to make a lot of compromises and its creator has lost a lot of hope.
Art
A Painting for Every Day of Obama's Presidency
DETROIT — Entering the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit for Rob Pruitt’s new exhibition, the viewer is enticed immediately by a meticulous grid of President Obama–themed, patriotic-colored paintings.
News
Obama's Presidential Library May Gobble Up Historic Chicago Parkland
Is it wrong to commandeer space intended for public enjoyment to bolster a political legacy?
Art
Artists Redraw Their Own Books
Some unique artist books are currently on view at Christie's in New York.