Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Maya Lin Maya Lin, born on October 5, 1959, in Athens, Ohio, is an acclaimed artist and architect. Her most renowned work, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., revolutionized memorial design. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, Lin's heritage influences her work, often exploring themes of identity, memory, and the relationship between humans and the environment. Her ability to blend minimalist design with emotional resonance has ga

Revisit the Oscar-winning story of Maya Lin, the architect behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision from POV premieres 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 on PBS Wisconsin. | PBS Wisconsin

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Maya Lin, designer, architect, and artist, gained international recognition when she designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 21 years old. An environmental activist, she continues to create art to highlight humanity's impact on the planet. #BecauseOfHerStory Learn more about Maya Lin's life & work in this talk from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art: https://bit.ly/2UfXoPl | Smithsonian Channel

The Vietnam War Memorial was one of the most controversial monuments of its time. Thrust in to the eye of the storm was architect-sculptor Maya Lin, whose design for the memorial was chosen when she was a 21-year-old college student. Withstanding bitter attacks, she held her ground with clarity and grace. Watch POV Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision Tuesday at 9pm and stream on the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/44YryfQ | New Mexico PBS