CHICAGO, United States - Former U.S. President Barack Obama has unveiled a new portrait created by renowned Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby.
Obama announced the unveiling on Monday, describing Crosby as a gifted artist whose work captures significant moments from the lives of both himself and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
“It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together,” Obama said.
According to the former president, the artwork reflects multiple chapters of the couple’s personal and public journey over the years.
Obama added that the portrait will be displayed in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center beginning on Juneteenth, the annual U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Crosby, who was born in Nigeria and is based in Los Angeles, is internationally recognised for her distinctive mixed-media works that explore themes of identity, culture, family, and migration.
The unveiling marks another significant milestone in the artist’s career and highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian creatives across the arts sector.
Peoplesmind reports that the inclusion of Crosby’s work at the Obama Presidential Center further underscores the international recognition being earned by Nigerian-born artists on some of the world’s most prominent cultural platforms.
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