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This original exhibit will feature two- and three-dimensional portraits of the Clinton family members, including more than 50 paintings, sculptures, engravings, and photographs.
portraits from a presidency
Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, December 7, 2025
“Portraits” will display works by prominent artists such as Faith Ringgold, Peter Max, Arkansan George Fisher, and Chuck Close, alongside personal, heartfelt pieces created by everyday Americans and citizens from foreign countries.
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The exhibit also features the official White House portraits of President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, on loan from the White House Historical Association/White House Collection. The Clintons selected artist Simmie Knox to paint their portraits. He was the first African American to receive a presidential portrait commission. The tradition of official presidential portraits began with Gilbert Stuart’s iconic painting of George Washington.
Mediums represented in the exhibit include paint, woven pieces, wood, film, metal, glass, ink, stone, chalk, a grain of rice, and LEGOs.
Most works on display are from the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum’s collection. The exhibit also includes pieces on loan from personal collections.
This exhibit was curated by the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum staff.
“We are thrilled to present this one-of-a-kind exhibition and to give our visitors an opportunity to see how artists – from every walk of life – portrayed the Clinton family. From Faith Ringgold and Peter Max to everyday Americans, each artist’s work shares a common purpose: to reflect the history, character, and values of those who have held our nation’s highest office.”
Stephanie S. Streett, executive director of the Clinton Foundation
“Every artist showcased in ‘Portraits From a Presidency’ has a story to tell, and we are so fortunate to be able to share their stories with our guests. This is what presidential libraries do so well, preserve pieces of history that might not be found in history books but provide insightful context to a presidential administration.”
Dr. Jay Barth, director of the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
