Portrait of Temple Grandin” by David Lenz, oil on canvas, 2022. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired by the Marc Pachter Commissioning Fund and an anonymous donor. The ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced Matilda Myers of Maryland and Kate Stermer of California as winners ...

Artist James Lloyd has captured the likenesses of some of the most famous British public figures in recent memory, from fashion icon Paul Smith to Queen Elizabeth. But when it came to painting the ...

This George Washington portrait by Gilbert Stuart, commissioned by James Madison, has a colorful history. Now Christie’s in ...

Washingtonians likely recognize Amy Sherald as the painter behind Michelle Obama’s official First Lady portrait. Next year, the DC area will have the opportunity to experience Sherald’s work in a new ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a cable news contributor and professor of journalism. An cropped version of Oprah Winfrey's portrait now on display at the ...

Seven talented artists return for the semi-final of Portrait Artist of the Year, each given four hours to capture the likeness and spirit of legendary science communicator Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, who ...

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., will show newly commissioned and acquired works paying tribute to filmmaker Steven Spielberg, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, scientist Temple ...