Inside E Street: Americans Now, Art, American Portraits—AARP

Americans Now

Famous faces under one roof

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. has a knack for putting an eclectic group of people under one roof. They are faces that otherwise might never share a space. The museum recently opened an exhibit, drawn from its collection, featuring portraits of outstanding Americans in science, , business, sports, and the . Americans Now, showcasing the portraiture of artists using a variety of media, includes the iconic image of President Barack Obama by Shepard Fairey and another of Michelle Obama by artist Mickalene Thomas. Among many other works, there’s a self-portrait of the artist Chuck Close reflected on a polished metal cylinder and a projected video—The Late Night Triad—of Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and David Letterman. The exhibit runs through July 2011. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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