Which artists are known for painting Obama's presidential portraits?

• A. Faith Ringgold
• B. Nick Cave
• C. Verrocchio
• D. Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald

Answer: (D)

Two contemporary artists created the official presidential portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama. Kehinde Wiley painted Barack Obama, known for grand, life-sized portraits that place Black sitters in a modern take on classical portraiture with bold, richly patterned backgrounds. Amy Sherald painted Michelle Obama, recognized for her distinctive grayscale-toned skin and vivid clothing against a chosen backdrop that emphasizes identity and presence. Together, they are the artists associated with Obama’s presidential portraits.

Faith Ringgold is famous for narrative quilts and civil rights-era work, Verrocchio was a Renaissance painter and sculptor, and Nick Cave is known for contemporary sculpture and performance; none of them painted the Obama portraits.