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Rama Duwaji

Meet Rama Duwaji, an artist whose pictures appear in famous magazines and who will soon be a very important person in New York City!

Images

Rama Duwaji at Mamdani inauguration, 2026 (cropped)

Rama Duwaji at Mamdani inauguration, 2026 (cropped)

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Zohran K. Mamdani and his Wife
Rama Duwaji at Mamdani inauguration, 2026

Key Facts

Born
June 30, 1997.
Known For
Illustrations in The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and as an artist and ceramist.
Future Role
First Lady of New York City starting January 1, 2026.
Fun Fact
Her artwork has been featured by big names like Apple and at the famous Tate Modern art museum.

Meet the Amazing Artist!

Rama Duwaji is a super talented artist who loves to draw and paint! She makes beautiful pictures called illustrations. You might see her art in cool places like The New Yorker magazine, which is like a grown-up comic book for grown-ups, or even on the Apple company's products!

She also makes things out of clay, like pottery. Imagine making a mug or a little animal sculpture! Her art is seen all over the world.

Her Pictures Are Everywhere!

Rama's drawings have been shown in some really famous places. Think of it like your drawings being hung up in the principal's office, but way, way bigger! Her art has been in The New Yorker and The Washington Post newspapers.

It's also been shown by the BBC, which is like a big TV station, and at a famous art museum called Tate Modern. That's like having your artwork displayed in the biggest, coolest museum in your town!

Becoming New York's First Lady!

Guess what? Rama Duwaji is married to Zohran Mamdani, and he's going to be the mayor of New York City! That means Rama will become the First Lady of New York City. It's like being the president's spouse, but for a whole city. She'll be a very important person, helping out and being there for the city. This is a really exciting new adventure for her and her family!

What Does a First Lady Do?

Being the First Lady of New York City is a big job! It means Rama will be a role model and might help with special projects for the city. She'll be by her husband's side as he leads New York City. It's a bit like being the captain of a big ship, and she'll be right there with him, helping steer. She's already known for her art, and now she'll be known for helping a whole city!

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