Gallery Wendi Norris presents three artists in EXPO CHICAGO's 'Embodiment' section curated by Obama Center director
At EXPO CHICAGO, Gallery Wendi Norris will present notable artworks by Chitra Ganesh, Ambreen Butt, and María Magdalena Campos-Pons. This exhibition is part of the fair's expanded Galleries section, named 'Embodiment,' curated by Dr. Louise Bernard, who is the Director of the Obama Presidential Center Museum. The showcased works draw inspiration from the architectural design and commissioned artists associated with the Obama Presidential Center, which is set to open in June 2026. Born in 1959 in Matanzas, Cuba, Campos-Pons utilizes her body to delve into Afro-Cuban diasporic narratives, blending historical context with spiritual depth. Additionally, she will unveil new pieces at the 61st Venice Biennale in May.
Key facts
- Gallery Wendi Norris is presenting works by María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Ambreen Butt, and Chitra Ganesh
- The exhibition is part of EXPO CHICAGO's expanded Galleries section called 'Embodiment'
- The section is curated by Dr. Louise Bernard, Director of the Obama Presidential Center Museum
- Works are inspired by the Obama Presidential Center's architecture and commissioned artists
- The Obama Presidential Center is anticipated to open in June 2026
- María Magdalena Campos-Pons was born in 1959 in Matanzas, Cuba
- Campos-Pons will debut new work at the 61st Venice Biennale in May
- Campos-Pons's work explores Afro-Cuban diasporic narratives through the body
Entities
Artists
- María Magdalena Campos-Pons
- Ambreen Butt
- Chitra Ganesh
- Dr. Louise Bernard
Institutions
- Gallery Wendi Norris
- EXPO CHICAGO
- Obama Presidential Center Museum
- Obama Presidential Center
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Matanzas
- Cuba
- Venice
- Italy