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The Obama Foundation · December 16, 2025
The Obama Presidential Center Announces Latest Art Commission, An Expansive Frieze by Artist Theaster Gates
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Rehs Galleries · December 31, 2025
Theaster Gates Chosen for Major Commission at the Obama Presidential Center
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theGrio · December 20, 2025
Theaster Gates is building a monument to Black women at the Obama Presidential Center
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The Architect's Newspaper · December 19, 2025
Theaster Gates to design expansive frieze at Obama Presidential Center
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The Art Newspaper · December 17, 2025
Theaster Gates to create giant frieze for Obama Presidential Center
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Richard Gray Gallery · December 16, 2025
The Obama Presidential Center Announces Latest Art Commission
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CNN · December 16, 2025
Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center
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Chicago Gallery News · December 16, 2025
The Obama Foundation Commissions Major New Installation by Theaster Gates
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