Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim named MacArthur Fellow
Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim, known for her visual and sound works, has been named a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowships, dubbed the genius grants, the MacArthur Foundation said. Kim was one of the 20 individuals selected to receive the $800,000 no-strings-attached grants given to individuals who have shown exceptional creativity and potential, according to the…
Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim has been named a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the genius grants, the MacArthur Foundation announced. Kim is one of 20 individuals chosen to receive the $800,000 grant, awarded to those demonstrating exceptional creativity and potential, according to the foundation on Tuesday (U.S. time).
Her work addresses the challenges faced by deaf individuals in a society that prioritizes sound and spoken communication. The foundation stated that Kim's work effectively conveys deaf experiences and introduces innovative perspectives on sound and hearing. Born in California and currently residing in Berlin, Kim has extensively explored sound, language, and communication through various mediums, including drawings, performances, videos, and installations.
Last year, she was ranked No. 34 on ArtReview's Power 100 list and made the Innovators list on Time's 100 Art list. Kim's piece "Have Many Dumb Fights Agree"
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