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Picturing the Obamas

Follow the US tour of the Obama portraits, behind-the-scenes at museums in Chicago, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston, with Barack and Michelle Obama, artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, and everyday people finding hope in these works of art.

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Sep 10, 2022

2 seaons till Sep 17, 2022

Popularity: 0.1225
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Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Portraits of Change

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

In part 1, hear from former President Barack Obama and artist Kehinde Wiley, and discover how the portraits have fired imaginations and creativity coast-to-coast. Meet A-list floral designer Maurice Harris, whose Los Angeles studio works with Hollywood stars, as he prepares a spectacular interactive experience for opening day. Get to know an educator and Obama campaign volunteer who preserves mementos for her grandkids -- and makes a pilgrimage to view the portraits at the Art Institute of Chicago. And hear from a young artist inspired by Obama to give back to fellow South Side Chicagoans through writing and mentorship.

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2 Episodes
  • Episode 1Portraits of Hope min

    In part 1, hear from former President Barack Obama and artist Kehinde Wiley, and discover how the portraits have fired imaginations and creativity coast-to-coast. Meet A-list floral designer Maurice Harris, whose Los Angeles studio works with Hollywood stars, as he prepares a spectacular interactive experience for opening day. Get to know an educator and Obama campaign volunteer who preserves mementos for her grandkids -- and makes a pilgrimage to view the portraits at the Art Institute of Chicago. And hear from a young artist inspired by Obama to give back to fellow South Side Chicagoans through writing and mentorship.

  • Episode 2Portraits of Change min

    As the portraits continue their tour through Brooklyn, Atlanta and Houston, the artists detail the privilege of working with a president and first lady.

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