The Obamas Make History Again With Their Presidential Portraits

There is no shortage of opinions on Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits. Both break the mold, and look completely different from any other presidential portrait hanging in the National Portrait Gallery. Cheddar Chief Art Correspondent Cheryl McGinnis explains the historical significance of the two works of art. Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald created two distinct pieces, each with a distinct story.

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