{
  "id": 10872048,
  "title": "Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim named MacArthur Fellow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/korean-american-artist-christine-sun-kim-named-macarthur-fellow",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260930/korean-american-artist-christine-sun-kim-named-macarthur-fellow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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\"",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Christine Sun Kim receives MacArthur Fellowship",
    "Kim addresses deaf challenges in sound-focused society",
    "Born in California, lives in Berlin"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This prestigious fellowship validates Christine Sun Kim's innovative approach to exploring deaf experiences and challenges societal norms around sound and communication, solidifying her position as a leading voice in her field.",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim named MacArthur Fellow",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T05:44:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim named MacArthur Fellow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/korean-american-artist-christine-sun-kim-named-macarthur-fellow",
        "published": "2026-09-30T06:27:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}