Nigeria’s Njideka Akunyili-Crosby paints Obama, Michelle portrait for Presidential Centre (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby created official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago. The new campus includes a library, art installations, and recreational areas. The artist described the project as challenging and rewarding, involving extensive research on the Obamas.

• Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby painted official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre
• The Obama Foundation's Chicago campus includes a library, art installations, and recreational facilities
• Akunyili-Crosby described the portrait project as challenging and rewarding, requiring extensive research on the Obamas