Time Names Most Influential Artists of 2022
The 2022 Time100 list by Time magazine highlights influential individuals across various categories, including Artists, Innovators, Titans, Leaders, Icons, and Pioneers. Among the featured artists is 91-year-old Faith Ringgold, celebrated for her quilts that delve into African American history, currently showcased in a retrospective at the New Museum. Also recognized is Maya Lin, renowned for her Vietnam Veterans Memorial, who unveiled 'Ghost Forest' in Madison Square Park in 2021. Innovator Francis Kéré, the first Black recipient of the Pritzker Prize, is acknowledged for his socially responsible designs. Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, receives recognition for her efforts in promoting diversity. In the Pioneers category, Nan Goldin advocates against the Sackler family. Notably, no Italian figures are present.
Key facts
- Time100: Most Influential People 2022 list includes artists Faith Ringgold, Maya Lin, Francis Kéré, Elizabeth Alexander, and Nan Goldin.
- Faith Ringgold's retrospective 'Faith Ringgold: American People' is at the New Museum in New York.
- Maya Lin designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and installed 'Ghost Forrest' at Madison Square Park in 2021.
- Francis Kéré was the first Black architect to win the Pritzker Prize and designed the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion.
- Elizabeth Alexander is president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
- Nan Goldin campaigned for museums to cut ties with the Sackler family over the opioid crisis.
- No Italian figures were included in the 2022 list.
- The list is divided into five sections: Artists, Innovators, Titans, Leaders, Icons, and Pioneers.
Entities
Artists
- Faith Ringgold
- Maya Lin
- Francis Kéré
- Elizabeth Alexander
- Nan Goldin
- David Adjaye
- Lynn Nottage
Institutions
- Time
- New Museum
- Serpentine Galleries
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- Madison Square Park
- Sackler family
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Washington, D.C.
- Burkina Faso
- London