Barack Obama Souperstar
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.126706
Object Type
Art, Mixed Media
Artist
John Lloyd Young
(American, 1975)
Gifter
John Lloyd Young
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2013
Medium
plastic, metal, adhesive, paint, ink
DimensionsStorage (Base to Lid Top) H 10 1/8 in x Diam 6 in (25.7 cm x 15.2 cm )
Overall (Can Alone) H 7 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (17.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Can with Base) H 8 1/2 in x Diam 6 in (21.6 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionCampbell’s soup can covered in rhinestones held on a clear plastic stand in a cylindrical case. The can depicts President Obama's face in silver and black surrounded by a red, white, and blue background. The front of the can reads "Barack Obama Souperstar."Overall (Can Alone) H 7 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (17.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Can with Base) H 8 1/2 in x Diam 6 in (21.6 cm x 15.2 cm )
Historical NoteActor and artist John Lloyd Young created this rhinestone embellished soup can for President Obama. Young was appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities in 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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