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Rastros Irrastreables
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rastros Irrastreables
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rastros Irrastreables

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07262012-65-3
Object Type Work, Visual
Artist (Mexican-American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), adhesive, textile, ink
DimensionsOverall (Closed) H 1 1/8 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 7 7/8 in (2.9 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm )
 Overall (Open) W 24 7/8 in x D 15 3/4 in (63.2 cm x 40 cm )
Physical DescriptionOrange display book of artwork by artist El Nacho. Six tiles adhered to board and fabric that are sewn together, can fold into a book like object, center bottom tile is white and printed with the words, "the difference between nothing to lose having lost to have lost everything is the will power to change the present situation" (in Spanish), other side "Do not forget the mistakes of the past for they are the key to acting in the present" (in Spanish) other tiles are abstract etched pressings, one side is navy blue and yellow and on the other they are orange, green, red blue, accompanied by box with object information and poem from artist
Historical NoteReceived at the 2012 G20 Summit in Mexico.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential LibraryAdditional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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