The New York Academy of Art is proud to be the first home of the Franklyn Project – “a collective born in the 80’s and raised at the Academy.” From their inaugural exhibition we’ve heard them say: “Our artistic pursuits have placed us unwillingly within the Warhol canon, tasking us with the impossibility of outrunning or rising above His relentless… Read More
By Zoë Sua Kay (MFA 2014) It might be said that one of the frustrating things about mid year critiques is that as soon as they’re over, the school closes because Christmas around the corner. But what about all that advice you’ve just been given? Suddenly, despite having been absolutely exhausted from the final push in the studio leading up… Read More
In New York City, I have discovered an overwhelming wealth of information regarding sensory overload. Touching, smelling, tasting, hearing, and seeing everything, like a trip to the grocery store. Touching subway poles, smelling the car exhaust, tasting the worldly cuisines, and watching the masses pass and shove their way through to the next event of the day. But I have… Read More
During the summer of 2013 Jessica Benjamin (MFA 2014), Adam Cross (MFA 2014), Alonsa Guevara (MFA 2014), Shannon Kenny (MFA 2013), Daniela Kovacic Muzio (MFA 2013), William Logan (MFA 2014), Kerry Thompson (MFA 2014) and Steve Vollo (MFA 2014) participated in a two-week Artist-in-Residence Program at the Terra Foundation for American Art-Europe. The foundation is located in the village of… Read More
The Westminster Kennel Club Artwork Competition is a skills contest in which entrants submit artwork for use and inclusion in the promotional materials for the Westminster Kennel Club 138th Annual Dog Show. Coordinated by the New York Academy of Art and the Westminster Kennel Club the competition is open to Academy MFA students and alumni, and current continuing education students…. Read More
Uttering the words “mid-year critique” in early December to a second-year student is likely to induce an excited and petrified reaction simultaneously. Can you imagine the courage it takes for a student to stand in front of an audience of their peers with their work as a backdrop explaining their intent and point of view to a group of esteemed… Read More
THE BIG PICTURE Desiderio, Fischl, Rauch, Saville, Tansey There are artists who are comfortable contributing to the art world by making their work and hoping that it finds a place in art history, and then there are the artists who make the big picture. It is these artists who seize the moment by making a statement through their work that… Read More
Have you ever been faced with making a “now-or-never” decision that would forever change your life’s course? When there is a fork in the road, trusting your intuition is the bravest courses of action you can take. No one knows this better than Henry Jabbour (MFA 2015) former scientist turned painter. Last month, he sat down with us to share a bit about… Read More
Recovering from first semester finals – I think everyone agrees, it was very intense! Right?!.. [Laugh]… However Christmas is a perfect time to reflect on the past three months and meditated upon how much was done in our first semester. An uphill battle for students and faculty – excuse the phrase – a double ‘high-five’ is well deserved. For the… Read More
If you have no idea what Take Home a Nude is and the importance of this event let me explain. The Academy has many events throughout the year. Take Home a Nude takes place at Sotheby’s, a prominent auction house in Manhattan’s Upper East Side and each year many artists and students donate their artwork for Take Home a Nude’s… Read More
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