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The little girl awestruck by Michelle Obama’s portrait went as her for Halloween
Earlier this year, then-2-year-old Parker Curry was photographed staring at Amy Sherald’s portrait of Obama at the National Portrait Gallery, completely enthralled with the image towering over her. When Halloween rolled around, Parker, now 3, stepped out for trick-or-treating dressed as Obama.
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National Portrait Gallery adds 28 famous faces
This year’s presentation will feature several renowned individuals—from famed baseball player Alex Rodriguez to former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy—it will also encourage viewers to learn more about those some may call “hidden figures.”
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Photo capturing McCain in quiet moment now on display at National Portrait Gallery
A new portrait of the late Sen. John McCain has been unveiled at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery Monday.
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National Portrait Gallery unveils portrait honoring Aretha Franklin
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled Friday its portrait of the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The image will be on display in the gallery’s “in memoriam” section only through Wednesday.
6 months ago -
Sting, Shaggy kick off Game 3 with free concert in DC
Pfft, who needs Imagine Dragons? Sting and Shaggy are holding a free concert in front of the National Portrait Gallery before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Good luck topping that, Las Vegas!
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Police speak with person of interest in fatal Chinatown stabbing
D.C. police said detectives have spoken to a person of interest in a fatal stabbing in the Chinatown neighborhood near the National Portrait Gallery. The stabbing happened early Wednesday morning.
9 months ago -
Smithsonian museum to install Henrietta Lacks portrait
Her portrait will be installed May 15 at the National Portrait Gallery. It was painted by Kadir Nelson and jointly acquired by the gallery and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
9 months ago -
Video: Michelle Obama dances with 2-year-old girl from viral DC photo
The photo of a 2-year-old girl staring in awe at former first lady Michelle Obama’s portrait in a D.C. museum went viral on social media last week. This week, the little girl in that photo got to dance with the woman she had admired on linen just a few days earlier.
12 months ago -
Portrait gallery marks Presidents Day with haunting last photo of Lincoln
On display at the National Portrait Gallery is a haunting portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The “cracked-plate” photo was the last studio portrait taken of the 16th president. The museum is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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National Portrait Gallery salutes Spike Lee, Rita Moreno, others at DC gala
The gala saluted Spike Lee, Rita Moreno, Madeleine Albright, David Ho and Bill T. Jones.
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Portrait captures John Glenn preparing for history-making mission
The National Portrait Gallery is exhibiting a watercolor portrait of John Glenn, showing the astronaut-statesman in a quiet moment before the history-making launch of the Discovery mission.
2 years ago -
Portrait of Bob Dylan to go on view at National Portrait Gallery after Nobel Prize win
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announced Friday that a portrait of Bob Dylan will be installed in its “Celebrate” space on the first floor of the museum.
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After ‘Spotlight’ debut, which gems will film fest uncover next?
A year after hitting a home run with “Spotlight,” the Investigative Film Fest returns to the National Portrait Gallery.
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Babe Ruth focus of National Portrait Gallery exhibit (Photos)
Babe Ruth is the focus of a 32-item exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery called “One Life: Babe Ruth,” which opens June 24 and runs through May 15, 2017. See images of some of the featured pieces in the exhibition.
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Photos: ‘House of Cards’ cast debuts season 4 in DC
Kevin Spacey screened the Season 4 premiere of “House of Cards” Monday night at the National Portrait Gallery.
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