# Exhibitions of Obama Art 'Officially Unofficial' to Open on April Fool's Day in Chicago By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-31 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-unofficial-obama References: [arrestedmotion](http://arrestedmotion.com/2009/03/upcoming-officially-unofficial-inspired-art-for-obama/) & [officially-unofficial](http://www.officially-unofficial.com/) Even if you didn't follow the 2008 presidential campaign closely, chances are you've seen at least a few pieces of Obama-inspired art. 'Officially Unofficial' is an exhibition of the print art inspired during the campaign. 'Officially Unofficial' will open on April 1 at the Chicago Tourism Center. It's curated by Ray Noland and Scott Thomas, and will feature Obama-inspired works from Shepard Fairey, Ron English, David Choe, Robbie Conal, Zoltron, Alex Pardee, Morning Breath, Tristan Eaton and CRO. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Print Art:** Embrace the growing trend of print art and explore innovative ways to incorporate it into marketing and interior design. - **Inspired Campaign Art:** Tap into the popularity of campaign-inspired art by commissioning artists to create unique pieces that resonate with your target audience. - **Curated Exhibitions:** Create curated exhibitions that showcase a specific theme or artistic style to attract art enthusiasts and create a buzz around your brand or venue. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage the trend of print art and curated exhibitions to attract visitors, showcase emerging artists, and drive sales. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can collaborate with artists to create campaign-inspired art that captures the attention of consumers and strengthens brand messaging. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality industries can partner with galleries to host curated exhibitions that attract visitors, drive local tourism, and enhance guest experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepard-fairey-1.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobu-hotel-los-cabos.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [In-Person Gallery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art.md) - [Smiling Snakes Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiling-snakes-art-exhibition.md)