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Michelle Obama's portrait was recently unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. While that in itself may not be that extraordinary, the dress she is wearing in the portrait is...it looks very much like a modern quilt.
Click here for an interview with the artist on NPR. She mentions quilts in African culture as well as Gees Bend.
Note: The video is very quiet at the beginning. Wait for the unveiling for it to get louder.