Picturing the Obamas - Season 1 - Eps 1: Portraits of Hope
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.
About Picturing the Obamas
Title: Picturing the Obamas
First Air Date: 2022-09-10
Last Air Date: 2022-09-17
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 2
Network: Unknown
Genres: Unknown
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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.
