News
The artists were selected as finalists to replace a statue of J. Marion Sims, a 19th-century doctor who conducted violent surgeries on enslaved Black women.
News
Wiley is contributing his own public monument to American history, which will later join 10 Confederate sculptures in Richmond, Virginia.
News
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.
Art
The subjects of Wiley's Ferguson paintings launch a vibrant dialogue between the canvas of the painting and the canvas of the body.
News
On March 24 alone, the day of the March For Our Lives, 35,968 people visited the museum.
Art
Like many African American portraitists, Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley represent the Obamas as themselves, and as more than themselves.
Art
The strength of the Armory Show — now in its 24th year — is that, just like a mall, I know exactly what to expect when I go there.
News
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.”
In Brief
The long-awaited portraits were presented at a ceremony today at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The internet was quick to respond.
In Brief
Next year the portraits of the Obamas will enter the collection of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and judging by the choice of artists they're sure to be impressive.
Opinion
In a perfect world, who would be the artist that captures the likeness of Obama for his official portrait?
Art
In his new show at Sean Kelly Gallery, the artist has begun to create a register of contemporary black visual artists.