40 Under 40 is a vibrant television special celebrating the top 40 emerging artists whose groundbreaking work helped redefine American craft for the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. As a producer on the project, Yvonne Russo helped bring viewers inside the studios, stories, and creative processes of these visionary makers—sculptors, designers, glass artists, woodworkers, textile innovators, and multidisciplinary experimenters—whose work reflects the evolving landscape of contemporary craft.
Through intimate interviews, dynamic visuals, and behind-the-scenes access, 40 Under 40 showcases a new generation of creative trailblazers and highlights how their bold ideas and inventive techniques are transforming one of the nation’s most celebrated craft institutions.
