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Genius Grants and the Art of Unseen Stories Across Borders and Traditions

Every year, the MacArthur Foundation quietly spotlights creators whose work reshapes how we see the world—no applications, no interviews, just peer recognition and a life-changing grant. Among the 2023 fellows, four visual artists stand out for their bold approaches to history, identity, and community. Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, drawing from her Cuban roots, crafts installations that trace the tangled legacies of the Afro-Cuban diaspora, inviting viewers to witness stories often left in the shadows. Raven Chacon, a Diné composer and artist, turns sound into a tool for reimagining the histories of contested lands, using visual scores to honor Indigenous women’s musical voices. Carolyn Lazard disrupts the myth of the solitary artist, instead highlighting the collective, often invisible labor behind art and care. Dyani White Hawk, Sičáŋǧu Lakota, transforms beadwork into a quiet act of resistance, weaving Indigenous tradition into the fabric of contemporary art. These artists remind us: true genius often lies in the courage to reveal what’s been overlooked or unheard. #MacArthurFellows #ContemporaryArt #IndigenousArt

Genius Grants and the Art of Unseen Stories Across Borders and Traditions
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Genius Grants Meet the Unexpected: Four Artists, Countless New Visions

Every year, the MacArthur Foundation surprises the world by handing out its so-called "Genius Grants"—and 2024’s lineup brings a fresh burst of creative energy. Among the 22 new fellows, four visual artists stand out for their boundary-pushing work. Wendy Red Star, an Apsáalooke (Crow) artist, reclaims and reimagines museum artifacts and family history, turning the archive into a living, breathing critique of colonial narratives. Ebony G. Patterson, originally from Jamaica, transforms everyday materials into dazzling installations that confront themes of identity, loss, and visibility, layering beads and textiles into immersive stories. Tony Cokes uses text, music, and found footage to unravel the power structures embedded in media, challenging viewers to rethink what they see and hear. Justin Vivian Bond blurs the lines between cabaret, activism, and art, celebrating queer identity with performances that are as witty as they are moving. With no strings attached, the fellowship’s support lets these artists keep rewriting the rules—one bold vision at a time. #MacArthurFellows #ContemporaryArt #VisualArtists #Culture

Genius Grants Meet the Unexpected: Four Artists, Countless New Visions
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Genius Grants and the Art of Unseen Stories Across Borders and Traditions

Every year, the MacArthur Foundation quietly spotlights creators whose work reshapes how we see the world—no applications, no interviews, just peer recognition and a life-changing grant. Among the 2023 fellows, four visual artists stand out for their bold approaches to history, identity, and community. Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, drawing from her Cuban roots, crafts installations that trace the tangled legacies of the Afro-Cuban diaspora, inviting viewers to witness stories often left in the shadows. Raven Chacon, a Diné composer and artist, turns sound into a tool for reimagining the histories of contested lands, using visual scores to honor Indigenous women’s musical voices. Carolyn Lazard disrupts the myth of the solitary artist, instead highlighting the collective, often invisible labor behind art and care. Dyani White Hawk, Sičáŋǧu Lakota, transforms beadwork into a quiet act of resistance, weaving Indigenous tradition into the fabric of contemporary art. These artists remind us: true genius often lies in the courage to reveal what’s been overlooked or unheard. #Entertainment #Painting#MacArthurFellows #IndigenousArt

Genius Grants and the Art of Unseen Stories Across Borders and Traditions