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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
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Old Money Meets New Galleries: The Art Market’s Quiet Revolution

Art collecting among the world’s wealthiest is taking an unexpected turn. Rather than sticking to established blue-chip dealers, high-net-worth collectors are now branching out—88% have bought from at least one new gallery in the past year, and the average collector now works with 17 galleries, up from 13 just five years ago. Despite a 32% drop in average spending in 2023, median outlays have barely budged, hinting that the biggest changes are happening at the extremes. The appetite for discovery is strong: over half of collectors’ budgets now go to new and emerging artists, and the share of works by women artists in collections has hit a seven-year high. Digital platforms are also reshaping the scene, with nearly three-quarters of collectors buying art online and 43% using Instagram as a marketplace. As optimism rises and intergenerational wealth quietly shifts hands, the art world’s center of gravity is moving—less about trophy pieces, more about curiosity and connection. The future of collecting looks less like a fortress, and more like an open door. #Entertainment #Painting #ContemporaryArt

Old Money Meets New Galleries: The Art Market’s Quiet Revolution
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Artistic Expression by Native American Artists

Jeffrey Gibson became the first Native American artist to represent the United States at the Venice Biennale, marking a turning point in the global conversation about contemporary art. Now, with the announcement of Hauser & Wirth's worldwide representation of Gibson - as well as New York-based Sikkema Jenkins & Co. - his vibrant geometric works will be accessible to a wider audience. Gibson's art is full of color and energy, weaving together his Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, American pop culture, and queer history. Each piece is a multi-layered conversation that uses abstraction to explore identity, resilience and belonging. His upcoming projects include a solo exhibition in Paris and a monumental façade work commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gibson's creative journey proves that contemporary art can both challenge and invite, opening doors to new perspectives with intelligence and light. In his hands, tradition and innovation go hand in hand and never stand still. #Entertainment #Painting #Jeffrey Gibson #Indigenous Artists

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