A sculptor and a ceramicist who grapple with race win 2023 Heinz Awards for the Arts

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Two art world stars whose bodies of work grapple with themes of race and historical inequity have been awarded the 2023 Heinz Awards for the Arts. The prize is one of the most lucrative in American arts. It was founded by philanthropist Teresa Heinz thirty years ago to honor her first husband, U.S. Senator John Heinz, who died in an aviation accident in 1991.

Heinz, who collected art with her late husband, said he viewed the arts "as a lens through which a society examines its conscience" as part of a statement announcing this year's winners. They are Kevin Beasley and Roberto Lugo. Each will be awarded an unrestricted prize of $250,000. The Heinz awards also recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the economy and the enviroment.