Source: David Zwirner, a leading contemporary art gallery known for presenting innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a wide range of media and genres.
Njideka Akunyili Crosby
In her methodically layered compositions, Njideka Akunyili Crosby (b. 1983) combines painted depictions of people, places, and subjects from her life with photographic transfers derived from her personal image archive as well as Nigerian magazines and other mass media sources.
The resulting works are visual tapestries that vivify the personal and social dimensions of contemporary life while evocatively expressing the intricacies of African diasporic identity.
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The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026
Acrylic, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper
108 x 120 inches (274.3 x 304.8 cm)
The Obama Presidential Center and Foundation campus will host its official invite-only Dedication Ceremony on June 18, 2026. The museum and campus will officially open to the public on June 19, 2026, kicking off an opening weekend of free community celebrations.
Event Schedule
•June 18, 2026: Invite-only Dedication Ceremony on the John Lewis Plaza, featuring global icons. An Official Watch Party on the Midway Plaisance has reached capacity, but the event will be globally livestreamed.
•June 19, 2026: The campus and Museum open to the general public.
•June 20–21, 2026: Opening weekend continues with free, open-house style community celebrations, featuring art, music, food, and family activities across the campus.
Livestream the Grand Opening Ceremony
Tune in on June 18 for the official dedication of the Obama Presidential Center. Experience legendary performances and inspiring remarks.