The Theaster Gates Obama Presidential Center installation celebrates photographic material from the Johnson Publishing Company image archive.
Obama Presidential Center in Chicago announces Theaster Gates commission
Theaster Gates giving free talk in Washington, D.C. December 11, 2025
Theaster Gates is the second speaker in a series established to honor the life and legacy of the late artist Sam Gilliam.
Theaster Gates in Houston honoring Freedmen’s Town
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents ‘Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege,’ featuring paintings, sculptures, and installations.
By Chadd ScottMCA Chicago receives transformative gift from super-collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announced a gift of 79 objects from Chicago-based art collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields.
By Chadd ScottTheaster Gates Monument installed at Drexel University in Philly
Theaster Gates Monument in Waiting has been installed on Drexel University’s campus in University City, Philadelphia.
By Chadd ScottHawai’i Triennial featuring Theaster Gates
The Honolulu Museum of Art presents the work of 14 artists and collectives including Theaster Gates as part of Hawai‘i Triennial 2022.
By Chadd Scott
