It was their choice and they wanted to elevate artists they admire. What’s the problem with that? Obama at least chose someone who could paint his likeness but who sat him in the bushes. Mrs Obama chose poorly for both the likeness and focus part.
It was their choice and they wanted to elevate artists they admire. What’s the problem with that?
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What’s wrong with that is that they didn’t choose the artists solely based on their work, but on their skin color - and that’s called racism.