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The Obama Presidential Center announces commission by Richard Hunt

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19 June 2026

Chicago, IL

In 2022, Barack Obama commissioned Richard Hunt to create a sculptural work for the Obama Presidential Centre, located in Hunt’s hometown of Chicago. Book Bird will grace the Library Reading Garden outside the new Chicago Public Library branch on the campus.

Commission

The Obama Presidential Center opens with major new commissions by Theaster Gates, Richard Hunt and Julie Mehretu

Opening 19 June 2026
Grand Opening Ceremony: 18 June 2026

Posted: 4 June 2026

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Richard Hunt at ICA Miami

2 December 2025 – 29 March 2026 | Miami, FL

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Richard Hunt at Loyola University Museum of Art

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