Njideka Akunyili Crosby receives 2015 Wein Prize from Studio Museum Harlem
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, an artist of Nigerian origin living in Los Angeles, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Wein Prize. This annual $50,000 award, established in 2006 by George Wein, honors African-American artists and commemorates his late wife Joyce Alexander Wein, a former trustee of the Studio Museum Harlem. The museum administers the prize, which recognizes Crosby's artistic skill and international influence. Past laureates include Lorna Simpson, Glenn Ligon, and Trenton Doyle Hancock.
Key facts
- Njideka Akunyili Crosby won the 2015 Wein Prize
- The prize is awarded to African-American artists
- The prize amount is $50,000
- The prize was established in 2006 by George Wein
- The prize honors Joyce Alexander Wein
- Joyce Alexander Wein was a trustee of the Studio Museum Harlem
- The Studio Museum Harlem administers the prize
- Previous winners include Lorna Simpson, Glenn Ligon, and Trenton Doyle Hancock
Entities
Artists
- Njideka Akunyili Crosby
- Lorna Simpson
- Glenn Ligon
- Trenton Doyle Hancock
Institutions
- Studio Museum Harlem
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States