Cooper Hewitt Designates 15 Honorees for U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration
The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum has selected fifteen individuals to be recognized as part of the United States' 250th anniversary commemoration. Among those honored are designer Thom Browne, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and lifestyle entrepreneur Martha Stewart. The announcement was made in preparation for the nation's semiquincentennial in 2026. This recognition highlights figures who have significantly shaped American design and cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Cooper Hewitt announced 15 honorees for the U.S. 250th anniversary
- The honorees include Thom Browne, Frank Lloyd Wright, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Martha Stewart
- The announcement was made in preparation for the 2026 anniversary
- The recognition celebrates influential figures in American design
- The event is part of the nation's semiquincentennial commemoration
Entities
Artists
- Thom Browne
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Frederick Law Olmsted
- Martha Stewart
Institutions
- Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Locations
- United States