The honors, which recognize outstanding creative achievements and support future artistic endeavors, will award artists $50,000 each.
“It’s validating in some ways,” Farrag tells The Times in an interview. “I think that, for myself —
“I get excited about the idea of hybridity,” he says. “I’m someone in between a lot of cultures, whether that’s being a Muslim and skateboarding or different music subcultures and countercultures, and a lot of my work visualizes that hybridity.”This year’s class of fellows represents “a growing commitment to elevating and amplifying underrepresented voices,” the organization said.
“After another year facing the challenges of the pandemic, artists once again demonstrate their deep commitment to uplifting those around them and nurturing their communities,” says former USA program director Lynnette Miranda, who left her post earlier this month. “The 2022 USA Fellows were selected for their remarkable artistic vision, their commitment to community — both in their specific communities and their discipline at large — and the potential to influence future generations.
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