Category Archives: Critiques

Crits: Describing the Method and Philosophy of My Work

By Daniel Lopez (MFA 2016)  One of the most important parts of my journey as an artist and sculptor at NYAA has been critique, or “crit” as we call it. Critique Signup Sheet Critiques can take place with a visiting artist or critic, a full time faculty member, or a third year fellow. This week I had crit with Guggenheim… Read More

Interview with Ken Johnson

by Claire Cushman, MFA 2015 When I met with Ken Johnson, he had just been to see Jeff Koons’ “Jim Beam – J.B. Turner Engine,” and six individual train cars (toy sized, silvery stainless steel, filled with Jim Beam Bourbon), at Craig F Starr gallery.  He placed the catalogue on the table. I asked him how he chooses what to write about…. Read More

THOUGHTS BEFORE THE FIRING RANGE

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