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The Obamas Choose Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald to Paint Their Official Portraits for the Smithsonian. They will be the first black artists to officially paint a presidential couple. Sarah Cascone, October 13, 2017
The first step in the process began during the last year of Mr. Obamaâs presidency and was finalized before he left the White House, Ms. Sajet said. The Obamas saw the work of about 20 artists submitted by the Portrait Gallery, with each portfolio presented in a thick notebook. Continue reading the main story