Alex Katz awarded National Medal of Arts

Alex Katz has been awarded the 2023 National Medal of Arts by the United States government. 

The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government. It is awarded by the president of the United States to individuals or groups 'who are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States.'

The award will be presented by President Joseph R. Biden in a private ceremony at the White House on 21 October, 2024.