Obama Presidential Center Design Draws Criticism

The design of the $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has drawn criticism from experts and political opponents, with some comparing it to a 'space prison.' Despite the criticism, proponents anticipate the art within the center will be 'timeless.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual75d ago

‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate It 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, Barack Obama will unveil a monument to his legacy that honours the audacity of art. For the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of C...

By David Smith in Chicago

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Obamas nye bygning hånet af eksperter og politiske modstandere

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Obama Presidential Center Design Draws Criticism

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‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

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Obamas nye bygning hånet af eksperter og politiske modstandere

‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

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