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Portrait of Hugh McColl by Annie Leibovitz now on view at The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 28, 2025) — A stunning new portrait of Hugh McColl, former chairman and CEO of Bank of America and one of Charlotte’s most influential civic leaders, is now on public view at Mint Museum Randolph. The portrait was taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz on McColl’s Texas ranch and commissioned by close friends to honor his 90th birthday in June.

Man in blue short-sleeve shirt with his back to camera looks at portait of himself hanging on gallery wall.

Hugh McColl looking at his portrait by Annie Leibovitz on view at Mint Museum Randolph.

In a departure from his iconic business attire, McColl is shown in jeans with a belt and his favorite belt buckle, a casual black button-up shirt, a jacket he purchased in Scotland in the 1960s, and a black cowboy hat. He stands tall against a sweeping, windswept landscape beneath drifting clouds. The portrait was unveiled at the Mint’s Coveted Couture Gala April 26.

“This is the rare case of an icon photographing an icon,” said Todd Herman, president and CEO of The Mint Museum. “Annie has captured both the strength and humanity of one of Charlotte’s favorite sons.”

The portrait was commissioned specifically for The Mint Museum in celebration of McColl’s milestone birthday and in conjunction with the exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, on view at Mint Museum Uptown through August 31. The portrait is currently displayed at Mint Museum Randolph and will be relocated to Mint Museum Uptown later this summer.

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The Mint Museum is a leading art institution in the Southeast known for its rich collections, engaging exhibitions, and commitment to education and community engagement. With two locations—Mint Museum Randolph and Mint Museum Uptown—it continues to serve as a cultural cornerstone of Charlotte.

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