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It is unusual for the Trump administration to single out a particular artist like Mr. Wiley, who is known for painting President Barack Obama’s official portrait.
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It is unusual for the Trump administration to single out a particular artist like Kehinde Wiley, who is known for painting President Barack Obama’s official portrait.
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{ "person": "Kehinde Wiley", "person_2": "President Barack Obama" } - UUID
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- September 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/design/kehinde-wiley-painting-trump-embassy.html
Artist Kehinde Wiley offered to buy back his painting from the Trump administration after it was removed from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and mocked. Officials suggested they might auction the work.
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