"MacArthur Foundation Awards $800,000 'Genius' Fellowships to Four Artists"

Four artists, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Raven Chacon, Carolyn Lazard, and Dyani White Hawk, have been named as winners of the MacArthur "genius" fellowships, receiving $800,000 each over five years. These artists, who have exhibited their work in prestigious events such as the Venice Biennale and Whitney Biennial, explore a range of themes including Afro-Cuban heritage, sound and memory, accessibility and labor, and Native American craft. The awards are considered among the most significant recognitions for artists in the US.