Democrats posted photos of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiling their first official joint portrait at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
The large-scale painting by Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby shows the couple in a collage-filled scene that will greet visitors in the museum’s Hope and Change lobby ahead of the long-delayed grand opening.
What do you guys notice about the painting? Who is front and center?
It sure isn't Barack.
The Obamas unveil their first-ever commissioned portrait together, painted by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, in the lobby of the new Obama Presidential Library. pic.twitter.com/9elbpj0QiJ
— Democrats (@TheDemocrats) June 15, 2026
The post comes just days before the $850 million-plus project is set to open, even as multiple subcontractors — including several minority-owned firms — continue to complain they are still owed millions for work already completed on the troubled site.
Notice how irritated they both look.
What gives?
Very funny, very very funny. I don’t know how we kept a straight face for so many years. pic.twitter.com/uPO5F0zLYC
— Coddled Affluent Professional (@feelsdesperate) June 16, 2026
Not all of us did.
And they looked thrilled 🤣 pic.twitter.com/JzwssuHSKd
— Ava- I Love My USA! 🇺🇸 (@WEdwarda) June 15, 2026
SPOT THE PROPAGANDA:
— Joshua Lisec, The Ghostwriter (@JoshuaLisec) June 15, 2026
- Michelle in front
- facing viewer directly
- Barack in back
- facing Michelle
- Michelle in seat of power
- Barack leaning in to Michelle
- Michelle centered
- Barack off-center
- Michelle dominant, masculine
- Not beating the allegations
See, that's what we said.
She's definitely wearing the pants in the family these days.
Oh calm down, we're just kidding. Sorta.
What a disgrace they should pay their contractors all the money they owe them
— Irene Sloate (@LlebrezIm) June 15, 2026
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Yeah, the painting is horrible but the fact the Obamas have left people unpaid... that's the real issue.
Yeah...they hate it. Betcha the artist doesn't get paid either.
— DianeGM🇺🇸🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸🇺🇸Queen of the Universe (@DianeGM2) June 16, 2026
LOL
Wouldn't be surprised.
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