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In June 2016, the MacArthur Foundation launched a high-stakes contest for an incredibly large grant. The big bet competition, called 100&Change, promised $100 million to whatever group could come up with the boldest idea for tackling one of the world's most pressing challenges. The winning... View full entry
Jeanne Gang is an architect challenging the aesthetic and technical possibilities of the art form in a wide range of structures. Always responsive to the specific geography, social and environmental context, and purpose of each project... Gang is setting a new industry standard through her effective synthesis of conventional materials, striking composition, and ecologically sustainable technology. — Mac Foundation
Congrats to Studio Gang! Previous winners of the MacArthur grants include: James Carpenter Elizabeth Diller & Ricardo Scofidio Samuel Mockbee Plus the grand dame of critics: Ada Louise Huxtable But looking at the list of dozens of past winners, I'm struck by how few... View full entry
The master illustrator known for intricate explications in sectional, worm and bird's eye views of subways, undergrounds, skyscrapers, mosques, Rome and machines (among others...) awarded MacArthur 'genius' grant this year. More winners... View full entry
Among those selected: James Carpenter, noted artist of glass and light, and Heather Hurst, an archaeological illustrator from New Haven. Read more in the NY Times View full entry
