Artist Spotlight: Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald's Presidential Portraits Unveiled

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Michelle Obama by Amy Sherald

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President Barack Obama by Kehinde Wiley

Today the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. revealed the portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. I'm taken aback by the execution, as well as the significance that these portraits have in the canon of art history and black history. I can only DREAM of obtaining a commission like that! I had the pleasure of seeing both artists' work in-person, and I honestly can't think of two better artists for this moment. If you ever find yourself in DC, please do not miss the opportunity to see these pieces. That will be my top priority the next time I visit home! Even from the photos, I just know that viewing these paintings would be a breathtaking experience.

I hope that you join me in feeling the pride and awe of these works. For more, check out this article by The New York Times.

Artist Spotlight: Whiskey Girl

Whiskey Girl is not for the faint of heart. This multifaceted writer, blogger and spoken word artist hailing from Washington, D.C. is as passionate as she is honest. Art Life Confidential is honored to be able to feature her as the guest for the upcoming fourth episode of the podcast. Get a hit of her unique style of black girl poetry in the video above, recorded live at Distinctly Creative in Brentwood, MD. 

Her latest ebook, Mercury in Retrograde...But the Rent is Still Due is now available for purchase on her website. Find and follow her via her social media spaces listed below:

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