ARTnews Awards 2025 Established Artist of the Year: Wafaa Bilal

Wafaa Bilal for “Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me” at the Museum of Contemporary Art, ChicagoFebruary 1–October 19, 2025For nearly two decades, Wafaa Bilal has put his body on the line for his art-making. “Indulge Me” at the MCA Chicago, the first major survey for the Iraqi American artist, showcased how his work highlights the tension—implicit at times, explicit at others—between what is perceived to be a conflict zone and what is perceived to be its inverse, a