Sentences with phrase «family dining room»

In 2015, the Obamas hung Thomas's work Resurrection in the Old Family Dining Room in the White House, making it the first work by an African American woman to be shown in the building's public quarters as part of its permanent collection.

The Old Family Dining room in the White House in Washington.

In February the White House website showed its refurbished Old Family Dining Room with a recently acquired Thomas hanging in pride of place — the first artwork in its collection by an African - American woman.

Inside, the simply decorated space resembles a relaxed family dining room, which is perfect for its menu of Emilia Romagna region dishes — in other words,... Read More

Family Dining Room features daily unlimited breakfast and dinner buffets (extra cost), Topsy Turvy Lounge & Bar has a delightful antique décor, and the Garden Café provides sandwiches, drinks and snacks.

First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled «Resurrection» (1968) by Alma Thomas in the White House Family Dining Room in February 2015.

NEWS Feb. 10: First Lady Michelle Obama reveals the newly refurbished Old Family Dining Room where Alma Thomas «s «Resurrection» is displayed on the north wall.

THE INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE work of Alma W. Thomas (1891 - 1978) graces the Old Family Dining Room at the White House.

She revealed that in one of their very first Preservation Committee meetings, she asked Allman about devoting the Old Family Dining Room entirely to 20th century art.

The renovation marked the debut of the Old Family Dining Room on the official White House tour, providing public access to see Thomas's painting along with works by Josef Albers and Robert Rauschenberg that are also on display in the room.

Most of all I remember the pride with which he showed me the large family dining room with a chair for every child and grandchild.

Dining options include a restaurant, private family dining room, and a casual café and bistro lounge.

Wooden flooring, white walls and cream blinds create a bright but cosy family dining room.

This photo provided by Architectural Digest show the Old Family Dining room in the White House in Washington.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Old Family Dining Room for public viewing for the first time in White House history.

Wow, now that I think about I am the» family dining room» type.

On the main floor, Mrs. Obama gave the Old Family Dining Room a refresh by introducing modern art, including «Resurrection» by Thomas.

The African - American artist's self - titled retrospective, co-organized by the Tang museum at Skidmore College and the Studio Museum in Harlem, caps off a year of renewed attention from, among others, the Obamas (one of her paintings was chosen for the White House's Old Family Dining Room).

In February 2015, Obama announced that «Resurrection» by Thomas is on view in the Old Family Dining Room.

[12] In 2015, the Obamas hung Thomas's work Resurrection in the Old Family Dining Room.

«Here's a Photo of an Alma Thomas Painting in the White House» By Andrew Russeth April 15, 2015 [I] t just feels like the right time to share this photo, which has Alma Thomas's Resurrection (1966), a stunner of a painting, presiding over a Passover seder in the White House's family dining room.

White House Acquisition Trust, back in February at the unveiling of the renovation of the family dining room.

A work by Robert Mangold against fabric - covered walls in the Family Dining Room hits the perfect note.

In the Old Family Dining Room, used for smaller official dinners, the Obamas removed a couple of stuffy First Lady portraits: A large mirror replaced a portrait of Frances Folsom Cleveland, the wife of President Grover Cleveland, while a somewhat patriotic 1998 work by Rauschenberg replaced a portrait of a white - gloved Edith Carow Roosevelt, wife of the 26th president.

WATCH LIVE: At 11:00 am ET, in honor of the opening of the Old Family Dining Room, First Lady Michelle Obama will surprise visitors on the White House public tour route.

«Today and moving forward, the Old Family Dining room will reflect the history of our former First Families and represent the legacy and impact of modern American artists.»

Adjacent to the State Dining Room, the Old Family Dining Room has a rich history that dates back to 1825.

Additional information on the history of the Old Family Dining room can be found HERE.

That delicate balancing act comes to life with particular eloquence in the redesign of the State Floor's Old Family Dining Room, which, at Mrs. Obama's behest, was opened for public viewing in 2015 for the first time in White House history.

As part of the room's renovation, the following items have been added to the permanent White House collection for display in the Old Family Dining Room:

Downstairs, on the State Floor, her 1966 painting «Resurrection» is exhibited in the Old Family Dining Room.

Throughout, from the Family Dining Room to the Center Hall, Sitting Room, Treaty Room and Solarium, new furnishings with modern silhouettes and color palettes complement traditional elements.

According to Ted Kennedy, the majority of these executives believe their training improves all aspects of their lives — from the family dining room to the corporate boardroom.

A set of acid yellow Pantone chairs pack a punch in this family dining room and are complemented by a contemporary orange floor lamp and vibrant accessories displayed on floating shelves.

This pale yellow - and - white option creates an informal air in a family dining room.

Contemporary chairs complement period features and panelling, while pretty floral cushions and chequered blinds add a country element to this family dining room.

Vintage style is perfect for a family dining room as it is informal and welcoming.

The family dining room is very long and narrow, so banquettes on each side of the table would have been too large and bulky.

The original island orientation really split the room in half, so we started by breaking the island in two and reorienting the pieces so they engaged the family dining room.

It looks well collected with the things you love, great for a family dining room.