Maya Lin - Age, Family, Bio
Emma Johnson
Updated on February 16, 2026
American architectural designer and artist who, at age 21, designed the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC. She also has a sculpture series called Disappearing Bodies of Water.
Before Fame
Her aunt is Lin Huiyin, who is said to be the first female architect in China.
Trivia
She is a Chinese-American sculptor and landscape artist. She is an activist and protests against environmental crimes and cruelties.
Family Life
She married and had a daughter with art and photography dealer and collector Daniel Wolf.
Associated With
Like Kellie Martin, Lin also graduated from Yale University.
