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    1. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      The museum collects multiple images of the presidents and first ladies but also commissions a set of portraits. It’s the only place outside the White House where visitors can view a complete collection of presidential portraits. http://s.si.edu/2Bl2Cme pic.twitter.com/ChvXgQH98W

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    2. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

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      See our thread on presidential portraiture at @NPG and the #ObamaPortraits from last week:https://twitter.com/smithsonian/status/961955593819897856 …

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      Monday at 10 a.m. ET, we'll share a live broadcast of the portrait unveiling for President @BarackObama & Mrs. @MichelleObama at our @NPG. A history of the museum's presidential portraits: http://s.si.edu/2Bl2Cme  #ObamaPortraits #myNPG pic.twitter.com/IyCl8Djlvr
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    3. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      The unveiling ceremony is starting! Watch live on @NPG’s Facebook page or at http://NPG.si.edu/Obama-livestream … #myNPG #ObamaPortraitspic.twitter.com/m9jIfZvytq

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    4. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      "Ultimately these portraits will live to serve those millions of future visitors looking for a mentor, some inspiration and a sense of community." — @NPG Director @KimSajet #myNPG #ObamaPortraitspic.twitter.com/uvXopbjQJv

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    5. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      Smithsonian Secretary @DavidJSkorton: "Presidential portraits have a particular power to capture the public imagination, to move people to think about America’s leaders—and, indeed, American society itself—in new and unexpected ways." #ObamaPortraits #myNPGpic.twitter.com/dWSq12VRBd

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    6. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      "As First Lady, [Michelle Obama] helped give African American artists a greater presence on the walls of the White House—a commitment that her selection of Amy Sherald to paint her portrait reflects, and one that we at the Smithsonian here are proud to share." — @DavidJSkortonpic.twitter.com/46OeB7tHbM

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    7. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      Revealing Mrs. @MichelleObama’s portrait by Amy Sherald #ObamaPortraits #myNPGpic.twitter.com/gxPdvfnXWZ

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    8. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      Former First Lady @MichelleObama: “I am humbled. I am honored. I am proud. But most of all, I am so incredibly grateful for all the people who came before me on this journey—the folks who built the foundation on which I stand.”pic.twitter.com/k5B9ZDomxn

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    9. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      Artist Amy Sherald, who painted @MichelleObama: "Once my paintings are complete the model no longer lives in that painting as themselves. I see something bigger, more symbolic, an archetype." #ObamaPortraits #myNPGpic.twitter.com/zvzhYsSupl

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    10. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      "When future generations look back at this presidency, I believe that Kehinde Wiley’s portrait will give them a unique window—in the way that only presidential portraits can—a window into both the man and the moment when he led with such distinction." — @DavidJSkortonpic.twitter.com/40DUYsDUl3

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      Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

      Unveiling President @BarackObama’s portrait by @kehindewileyart. #myNPG #ObamaPortraitspic.twitter.com/0281UasPSt

      7:36 AM - 12 Feb 2018
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        2. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

          President @BarackObama on @kehindewileyart: “What I was always struck by when I saw his portraits was the degree to which they challenged our ideas of power and privilege.” #ObamaPortraits #myNPGpic.twitter.com/D1IHAsULEZ

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        3. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

          “I am in awe of Kehinde’s gifts and what he and Amy have given to this country and the world. We are both very grateful to be subject of their attention for this brief moment.” — President @BarackObama #ObamaPortraits #myNPGpic.twitter.com/xGBYYbDDOG

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        4. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

          “This is our ability to say: I matter. I was here. To be the first African American painter to paint the first African American president of the United States...It doesn’t get any better than that.” — @kehindewileyart, who painted President @BarackObama #myNPG #ObamaPortraitspic.twitter.com/BA1Vd7vW6t

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        5. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

          Both portraits will be on view starting Feb. 13—his permanently in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition and hers in the museum’s “Recent Acquisitions” corridor through early November 2018. #myNPG #ObamaPortraitspic.twitter.com/VZ3oDgHOvF

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        6. Smithsonian‏Verified account @smithsonian 12 Feb 2018

          Presenting the #ObamaPortraits: President @BarackObama’s portrait by @kehindewileyart and Mrs. @MichelleObama’s portrait by Amy Sherald. Both will be on view starting tomorrow at our @NPG. About the artists: http://bit.ly/2EuA4J9  #myNPGpic.twitter.com/Q3K9C5F7yI

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        1. Sbec‏ @SbecJfc8080 12 Feb 2018
          Replying to @smithsonian @BarackObama @kehindewileyart

          I’m crying. I can’t stop. We miss both you and Michelle, Mr. President.

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        1. diananicholettejeon‏ @diana_n_jeon 12 Feb 2018
          Replying to @smithsonian @BarackObama @kehindewileyart

          @MicheleObama, Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald: Beautiful work from another artist to you both.

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        1. Tanisha Cephus‏ @annettecephus 12 Feb 2018
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          Nice Photos

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        1. JW‏ @jwze62 12 Feb 2018
          Replying to @smithsonian @BarackObama @kehindewileyart

          It was nice hearing a President speak! It’s been over a year since we heard from a President!

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        1. Noah Funnell‏ @NoahTFunn 12 Feb 2018
          Replying to @smithsonian @BarackObama @kehindewileyart

          It’s a cool painting, I’ll give him that. But that’s all I’ll give him.

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