Michael d antuono biography meaning

American artist

Michael D'Antuono is an Americancontemporary artist whose painting style focuses primarily on socio-political issues.

He is best known for his controversial portrait of U.S. PresidentBarack Obama in front of the Presidential Seal entitled "The Truth," which became a U.S. and international news story twice.

Michael d antuono biography meaning

The UK publication The American called him "one of the world's most controversial artists."^[1]

Career

D'Antuono worked as an art director for the New York City advertising agency DMB&B, where he created television campaigns.

He also works as a freelance illustrator. ^[2][3]

"The Truth" (2009)

D'Antuono's painting of United States President Barack Obama titled The Truth, which depicts Obama standing in front of the U.S.

Presidential seal holding curtains on each side and wearing a crown of thorns, created a great deal of political controversy. D'Antuono planned to unveil the painting at New York