Reflecting on her own journey, Grammy winning composer and performer Du Yun sees parallels with the experiences of many immigrants in the United States. The 2023 Vilcek Prizewinner in Music redefines contemporary classical music & continues to expand what music can be. Learn more: vilcek.co/4fqZZ5c

Chemist and cell biologist Edward Chouchani's career is a testament to the essential role immigrant scientists play in biomedical progress in the United States. Learn more about our 2023 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science: vilcek.co/4pAA5PP

Through her work at @caltech.edu, Marianne studies stem cell development to advance our understanding of regenerative medicine. She is also a dedicated mentor, helping the next generation of scientists build successful careers. Learn more about our Vilcek Prizewinner: vilcek.co/4vHQbbM

At a time when connection and understanding feel especially important, the arts remain an essential part of how we engage with the world around us. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, Dawn’s words remind us why creating space for different voices and perspectives remains at the heart of our work.

Congrats to Guadalupe Maravilla and Cristina Rivera Garza on being named to @carnegie.org’s 2026 Class of Great Immigrants, Great Americans! 👏🎉 They join 25 distinguished naturalized citizens recognized for their contributions to American Society in the arts, sciences, and beyond: vilcek.co/4f020oH

Since 1992, Theater Mu has amplified Asian American voices on stage, bringing often overlooked stories to audiences and building community through the arts. We are thrilled to be part of that work through a Vilcek Foundation grant. Check out their 2026/27 programming: vilcek.co/4h2RrCE

Join Archivist Mark Toepfer as he explores the evolution of our headquarters over the past 25 years and the role it has played in the foundation's history. You can explore our Vilcek Foundation Archive here: https://vilcek.co/4ycBZKg

Big news! 🎉 The Vilcek Foundation is now on Bloomberg Connects 📱✨ Our new digital guide makes it easier than ever to explore our exhibitions, learn about immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences, and access exclusive content right from your phone: vilcek.co/3RpS131

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, we are celebrating with an exhibition that invites us to see two of the nation’s most iconic symbols in a new perspective. Schedule your visit to see “Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty” https://vilcek.co/43qX99E

Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty - Vilcek Foundation

Danh Võ reimagines the Statue of Liberty and the American flag, transforming familiar national symbols into fragmented reflections on migration, identity, and freedom.

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As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on a simple truth: the story of America is a story of immigrants. Their stories are a reminder that America’s strength has always come from the people who choose to make it their home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening of “Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty”! It was an amazing evening spent with friends and members of our community. The exhibition is on view at the foundation through June 25, 2027. Schedule your visit here: vilcek.co/43qX99E

Presented as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary and the Vilcek Foundation marks 25 years of celebrating immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences, "Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty" invites new ways of seeing what iconic American symbols represent. Reserve your free visit: vilcek.co/43qX99E

🌞 🌆 Hello summer! This Sunday marks the first official day of the season, and New York City is already glowing under the heat of the sun. We’re turning to John Marin’s “Yellow Sun, New York City” for a bright, modernist view of summer in the city. Explore our art collection: vilcek.co/4uYvus1

At Tinworks Art, Hungarian-born environmental artist Agnes Denes returns with “Sunflowers, to follow the wheat.” The planting of sunflowers is designed to help restore the soil, demonstrating nature’s resilience while bringing a sense of surprise and beauty to the community. vilcek.co/4vMTejl

Making orchestral music feel accessible to everyone is at the heart of Juan Pablo Contreras’ work. His latest release, “MeChicano,” marks a deeply personal milestone as his first work written as a Mexican American composer. Learn more: vilcek.co/4vfw4lO

Photographer Christina Kahlo, grandniece of Frida Kahlo, brings her distinctive vision of architecture, light, and form to the Edith Farnsworth House. On view June 20, “Cristina Kahlo: Líneas de Luz y Sombra” explores the spaces, structures, & visual language of Mexican Modernism. vilcek.co/3QzNaf8

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸🪵✨ In “Live Free or Die,” Danh Võ reimagines the American flag using stacked ash logs and steel stars. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the installation in just 30 seconds. “Danh Võ: Rebuilding Liberty,” opens June 22. Reserve your tickets: vilcek.co/43qX99E

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

#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

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

Hashim M. Al-Hashimi, who won our 2013 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences! We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and his continued contributions to biomedical science and discovery. vilcek.co/4uQnWb1

Hashim Al-Hashimi Elected to National Academy of Sciences

His studies have reshaped the field of structural biology, revealing dynamic ensembles of biomolecules as a fundamental behavior required to understand and quantitatively predict cellular activity.

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We are thrilled to see Oluremi C. Onabanjo, our 2025 Vilcek Prizewinner in Curatorial Work, step into her new role as Curator in the Department of Photographs at @metmuseum.org! Her work will center on 20th century contemporary photography with a focus on artistic practices from Africa and Asia.

We had a wonderful evening celebrating the 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizewinners in Biomedical Science, Fashion, and Art History, alongside our president, Rick Kinsel, as well as family, friends. See some of our favorite moments of the night, and join us in recognizing our incredible prizewinners!