Picturing the Obamas
Sep 10, 2022 · 1h 26m
Director
Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance WarrenOverview
Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidential portraiture and spur museums to reach new audiences. The paintings of the ex-commander in chief and first lady, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, were revealed to much fanfare at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. The portraits — which drew record attendance to the Washington art museum — have since traveled the country as part of a nationwide exhibition.
Cast of Picturing the Obamas
Crew of Picturing the Obamas
About Picturing the Obamas
What is Picturing the Obamas about?
Viewers learn from curators, journalists and art critics about the ways in which the Obamas’ portraits commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery disrupt traditional presidential portraiture and spur museums to reach new audiences. The paintings of the ex-commander in chief and first lady, by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, were revealed to much fanfare at the National…
When was Picturing the Obamas released?
Picturing the Obamas was released on September 10, 2022.
How long is Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers and Lance Warren.
Who is in the cast of Picturing the Obamas?
The cast of Picturing the Obamas includes Kehinde Wiley (Self), Barack Obama (Self) and Michelle Obama (Self).