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- The Obama Presidential Center will open in spring 2026 on Chicago’s South Side, with major artworks.
- Theaster Gates will create a monumental frieze honoring Black life using Ebony and Jet archives.
- Virginia Shore, the center's curator, emphasizes Gates' work in showcasing Black modernity.
- Other artists, including Nick Cave and Jenny Holzer, will contribute installations.
- Gates aims to inspire visitors to engage with art and history, highlighting Black and brown contributions.
