The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts, sciences, and humanities.
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We recently toured “The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics” at The Met with Monika Bincsik, the exhibition’s curator and 2024 Marica Vilcek Prizewinner in Art History. The exhibition explores Japan’s rich history of ceramic art through approximately 350 extraordinary works. vilcek.co/438Ripb
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We are excited to present “Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty,” an exhibition centered on works from Vietnamese-born Danish artist Danh Võ’s acclaimed “We the People” series (2011–2016), alongside a newly commissioned sculptural installation created for the exhibition. Reserve your visit: vilcek.co/43qX99E
Marianne Bronner, 2025 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science, fled Hungary in search of opportunity in the U.S. Today, she is a leading developmental biologist whose research is shaping the future of regenerative medicine, a testament to the extraordinary contributions immigrants make to science.
We believe immigrants belong here 🤍 In honor of our 25th anniversary, our Vilcek Prizewinners, grant recipients, and committee members reflect on the importance of support, opportunity, and community in fostering immigrant contributions to the arts, sciences, and beyond.
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Leonardo Sandoval, Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Dance, landed in NY from Brazil determined to build a life through dance. Today, he is an acclaimed choreographer, performer, & co-founder of Music from the Sole, creating work that celebrates the cultural legacy of the African diaspora.
“We Know Who They Are…” is an immersive exhibition that brings together the work of 24 Ukrainian artists alongside artifacts from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. We are proud to support this exhibition, on view at the Gateway Regional Arts Center through July 15. Learn more: vilcek.co/4dRTeZq
Artist Tsherin Sherpa explores migration, identity, & cultural transformation through bold contemporary reinterpretations of Himalayan Buddhist art in “Divine Disruption: The Art of Tsherin Sherpa," opening May 30 at HoMA. We are proud to support the exhibition with a $20K grant: vilcek.co/4wNHpe8
Anicka Yi reimagines prehistoric evolution in “Message from the Mud,” her first large-scale outdoor project, on view at Storm King Art Center. The Vilcek Foundation is proud to support this project through a $20,000 grant. Learn more about the exhibition: https://vilcek.co/499pJzw
#OnThisDay 16 years ago, we boarded Oceanic Flight 815! Opening just three days before the series finale of LOST, our 2010 exhibition celebrated 20 immigrant and first-generation contributors whose work helped shape the iconic television series. Explore more: https://vilcek.co/4fxdBMA
Meet Luciano Marraffini, our 2024 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science! After immigrating to the U.S. during Argentina’s 2001 economic crisis, he built a career in microbiology, laying the foundation for gene-editing tech with his pioneering work on CRISPR. Learn more: vilcek.co/4xmFrBU
