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Nigerian-born artist receives MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant

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Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby is one of 24 people to be awarded a $625,000 (£500,000) MacArthur Genius grant, which recognises “exceptional creativity”.

Main image courtesy: Njideka Akunyili Crosby/MacArthur Foundation.

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