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[…] unique perspectives on African-American portraiture. Amy Sherald, who painted the first lady’s Smithsonian portrait, challenges conventions about race by depicting her figures’ skin in shades of gray. Kehinde Wiley, who painted the former President, re-imagines Old Master paintings with Black subjects. Traditionally, the two latest sets of presidential portraits are placed in the Cross Hall […]

[…] in 2018 for the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington. The portraits commissioned by the portrait gallery are currently on an extended nationwide tour. The Obamas selected Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald — portraitists known for their work depicting Black individuals — for their Smithsonian pieces. While living and working in the White House, the […]

[…] • LeBron James • Dr. Rob Gore • Charles Hamilton Houston • Ryan Coogler • Kendrick Lamar • Shaka Senghor • Ta-Nehisi Coates • Charles Bolden • Kehinde Wiley • Bayard Rustin • James Baldwin • Romare Bearden • Duke Ellington • John Coltrane • Miles Davis • Louis Armstrong • Robert F. Smith • […]

[…] would otherwise not have the opportunity to experience. Money raised will also help families affected by COVID-19. WACO has received a variety of art pieces from luminaries Kehinde Wiley, Lauren Halsey, Barnette, Bethany Collins, Genevieve Gagnaird, Eduardo Sarbia, and Radcliffe Bailey. The virtual art gallery will be available for viewing until Sunday, September 27th. Business […]

[…] and you are the only reason that I know that this is possible, and that I can do this.” Andre had done a conversation with the painter Kehinde Wiley in which they talked about this idea of radical presence, in which just being present represents a form of radicalism. I think this is so true […]

[…] not even going to bring more seats to the table—she’s going to turn the table over and build a new one. The Time 100 list also includes Cardi B,  Kehinde Wiley, Maxine Waters, Jesmyn Ward, Trevor Noah, Issa Rae, Ryan Coogler, Lena Waithe, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Durant, Chadwick Boseman, Janet Mock, Virgil Abloh, Sterling K. Brown, Rihanna […]

[…] was like, ‘OK, let’s start this again. Let me say what’s up,’ right? … And I’m like, ‘How you doing, Rihanna?’” OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:  Kehinde Wiley: Artist Added a ‘Sperm Cell’ to Obama’s Presidential Portrait   “Do you ever forget how old you are? … Rihanna looked at me like I was […]

[…] the four-day holiday weekend. Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama participates in the unveiling of her official portrait during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, on February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The portraits were commissioned by the Gallery, for Kehinde Wiley to create President Obama's portrait, and Amy Sherald that of Michelle Obama.

[…] represented in the beauty industry. “Everyone deserves to have representation. Without it, we are left seeking validation,” she said in a statement. NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: KEHINDE WILEY: ARTIST ADDED A ‘SPERM CELL’ TO OBAMA’S PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAIT Melissa Butler (L) presents The Lip Bar on “Shark Tank” All of ABC’s sharks passed on The […]

[…] Additional guests included Gayle King, Clive Davis, Lewis Hamilton, Padma Lakshmi, Tyson Beckford, Carmelo Anthony, David Byrne, Hanna Bronfman, Swizz Beatz, KRS-one, Maxwell, Nigel Barker, Mr. Brainwash, Kehinde Wiley, Baz Luhrmann and more. Chairman of the Motsepe Family Foundation, Patrice Motsepe and Deputy Chairman, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe were honored with Keep a Child Alive’s Humanitarian […]

[…] issues and are always in dialogue with other artists, politics, and popular culture. So, that’s it, folks! But, before we go, here are some other notable mentions: Kehinde Wiley, Kara Walker, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Jacob Lawrence. Once you are done with our list, you can dig out other famous Black artists to celebrate the […]