The Guggenheim Foundation has named the 223 recipients of its 2026 fellowships. Those recognized with the honor, considered one of the most prestigious in the world, this year comprise the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. Among them are painters, filmmakers, photographers, choreographers, writers, poets, economists, architects, scientists, anthropologists, engineers, historians, translators, and mathematicians. Fifty-five disciplines and fields of interest are represented, with recipients representing thirty-three US states, the District of Columbia, three Canadian provinces, and eight countries outside North America. Many of the recipients are working on projects centered around artificial intelligence and advancements in medical technology.
Each fellowship comes with a monetary award: Because the amount varies from recipient to recipient, the foundation does not reveal individual funding, but it typically ranges from about $30,000 to $45,000.
“Our new class of Guggenheim Fellows is representative of the world’s best thinkers, innovators, and creators in art, science, and scholarship,” said poet Edward Hirsch, president of the Guggenheim Foundation, in a statement. “As the Foundation enters its second century and looks to the future, I feel confident that this new class of 223 individuals will do bold and inspiring work, undaunted by the challenges ahead. We are honored to support their visionary contributions.”
The recipients, who range in age from twenty-eight to seventy-six, were chosen from among nearly 5,000 applicants. Among those honored in the fine arts category are John Ahearn, American Artist, Fia Backström, Kota Ezawa, Monica Majoli, John Miller, and Kenneth Tam. Collier Schorr was recognized in the photography division, and Penny Arcade was celebrated in the drama and performance category.
A full list of 2026 fellowship recipients is below; more information is available on the foundation’s website.
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Fine Arts
Brooklyn, NY
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