State Department wants to sell ‘woke’ painting by Obama portrait artist

The State Department plans to auction off a painting by Kehinde Wiley, titled “Young Artists After Siamesas 1960,” which features four models set against a floral backdrop. This move highlights the administration’s efforts to diversify its art collection and possibly raise funds. The painting’s description as ‘woke’ underscores a broader cultural shift towards more inclusive representation in government-owned art. This initiative could spark discussions about the role of contemporary, socially conscious art in public institutions.