Photographer Tyler Mitchell Wins Crystal Bridges's $250K Prize
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Photographer Tyler Mitchell, known for his tender depictions of Black sitters in pastoral settings and domestic interiors, has won the Crystal Bridges' Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art. The award, which carries a $250,000 cash prize, is a prestigious honor in the art world. Previous winners include Nicholas Galanin, Deborah Willis, and Project Row Houses. Mitchell, who has also shot campaigns for brands like Loewe, Nike, and Marc Jacobs, has been a prominent figure in the art scene.
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