The honor was conferred during the Foundation’s Centennial Gala in New York City, celebrating the intersection of art, collective memory, and social impact. Photo Credit: Jai Lennard New York, New York – March 2, 2026 – The Liu Shiming Art Foundation  (LSAF) is proud to announce that acclaimed conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas  has been named the inaugural recipient of the Liu Shiming Legacy Award . The distinction was formally presented on February 25, 2026, during the Fo

Supports one Liu Shiming Intern within the Guggenheim’s Summer Internship Program, beginning Summer 2026 New York, NY, February 26, 2026  — Liu Shiming Art Foundation (LSAF)   is proud to partner with the Guggenheim New York  to create the Liu Shiming Internship . Established through a formal gift agreement between LSAF and the Guggenheim, this initiative will serve as a vital pathway for emerging professionals to gain high-level institutional experience within one of the

On February 25, 2026, the Liu Shiming Centennial Gala took place at The University Club of New York. Hosted by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation, the evening convened leaders from the arts, education, museums, and civic communities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of sculptor Liu Shiming’s birth and to reflect on the Foundation’s evolving direction. The program opened with the premiere of a commemorative film tracing Liu’s artistic path—from his early studies in Tianjin and