Artist Raphael Pepper can now claim to have something in common with US president Barack Obama.
Both have received special recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Last year, Mr Obama received a commemorative diploma for supporting Chicago’s unsuccessful bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, while Mr Pepper has been honoured with a diploma for his drawing of London’s 2012 Olympic stadium site.
Mr Pepper’s picture, The Raising of the Stadium was originally commissioned by the Guildhall Art Gallery to mark the regeneration of east London.
