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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.
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Questions about Picturing the Obamas
How long is Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers and released in 2022.
What genre is Picturing the Obamas?
Picturing the Obamas is a Documentary film (2022).
Who stars in Picturing the Obamas?
The cast of Picturing the Obamas includes Kehinde Wiley, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama.
