‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center? (opens in new tab)

Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciateIt is a tale of two presidents. On 14 June Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a raucous crowd for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the White House South Lawn. Four days later, on the eve of Juneteeth, will unveil a monument to his legacy that honours .For the on the South Side of Chicago, Barack and Michelle Obama commissioned from diverse ...