Noah’s Arc Foundation proudly congratulates Tonika Lewis Johnson, photographer & social justice artist on being awarded the 2025 MacArthur Fellowship.
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Tonika shared her powerful Folded Map Project, which exposes the lasting effects of systemic disinvestment in urban communities at last year’s NAF Leadership Summit. Her presentation opened meaningful dialogue about how decades of harmful policies have divided Chicago— inspiring our young leaders to see art as a powerful tool for social justice and change.
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Her recognition as a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient is a testament to her extraordinary vision and commitment to transforming communities through art.
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