Composer Libby Larsen. Courtesy of the Artist.
Libby Larsen
Composer and articulate advocate for the music and musicians of our time
2004
Pre-2011
Santiago Calatrava. Credit Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times.
Santiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava is well known for his neofuturist style and his wild feats of engineering. The Milwaukee Art Museum, his first building in the United States, is famous for its shading “wings” that open and close in response to the position of the sun.
2005
Bill Viola, Five Angels for the New Millennium, 2001. Credit: Kira Perov.
Bill Viola
Instrumental in establishing video as a vital medium of contemporary art
2009
Gustavo Dudamel conducts.
Gustavo Dudamel
Acclaimed worldwide as one of the most exciting and compelling conductors of our time, Gustavo Dudamel’s infectious energy and exceptional artistry have made him one of the most sought-after conductors by orchestras and opera companies around the world.
2010