The primary purpose of a portrait throughout the centuries has been to show a particular person's originality. While making a strong portrait, the artist focuses not just on the physical appearance but on giving its viewers a glimpse of their subject’s inner self.
Wall Street Journal: ‘Oscar Wilde’ Review: Portrait of the Artist in Full
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the "Americans Who Tell the Truth" portrait series. They discuss his inspiration for ...
Washingtonian: National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait
National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait
Essence: Amy Sherald Becomes The First Black Contemporary Artist To Hold Solo Exhibition At National Portrait Gallery
Amy Sherald — the visionary behind Michelle Obama’s iconic portrait — is once again making history. Next fall, she will become the first contemporary Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the ...
Amy Sherald Becomes The First Black Contemporary Artist To Hold Solo Exhibition At National Portrait Gallery
The best portrait painters are part artist, part diplomat and part psychologist—and even then, there are no guarantees.
insider.si.edu: National Portrait Gallery Announces Artist List and Prizewinners for Museum’s Seventh Triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the artist list and prizewinners for “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today,” a major exhibition featuring juried selections from the ...
National Portrait Gallery Announces Artist List and Prizewinners for Museum’s Seventh Triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
Xinhuanet: Feature: A portrait of the artist as a young woman, with a pen between her teeth