Maya Lin, born in Athens, Ohio in 1959, is an American architect and artist best known for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Lin studied architecture at Yale University, where she created her award-winning design as an undergraduate. Her work often blends architecture and landscape, emphasizing harmony with the environment. Notable projects include the Civil Rights Memorial in Alabama and the Confluence Project in the Pacific Northwest. Lin's art and architecture are celebrated for their simplicity, sensitivity and profound impact on public spaces. Read more about Arts.
