The Smithsonian American Art Museum nominated thirteen artists to receive its Biennial James Dicke Contemporary Artist Prize, including Pace Prints favorites Barnaby Furnas, Mickalene Thomas, and KAWS (Brian Donnelly). The museum’s contemporary artist award was established in 2001 to recognize an artist younger than 50 who has produced a significant body of work and consistently demonstrates exceptional creativity. Previous recipients include Pace Prints alum Jessica Stockholder (2007), Kara Walker (2004), and Mark Dion (2008).
