We spoke to lead makeup artist Luis Casco of Mary Kay to get the backstage beauty 411.

The president and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors and singers— throughout this most historic presidency.

Out of a smokey fog on Sunday afternoon at ArtBeam, complete with oversized sunglasses, Monster headphones and platform oxfords came the most glorious sight. A Tracy…