Carrie Mae Weems, Alex Katz, and Mark Bradford Among Recipients of National Medals of Arts

Artists Carrie Mae Weems, Alex Katz, Mark Bradford, and the late Ruth Asawa are among 20 artists who received the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts at the White House today, October 21. Considered the most prestigious award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States federal government, the medals were formally presented by President Joseph Biden in a private ceremony.