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
By Madeleine Hines (MFA 2014) There is so much to learn, see, and create at the Academy that sometimes I experience FOMO (fear of missing out). During Armory Arts Week in early March, this feeling of “so much to do so little time” is heightened with an influx of art in the city and endless booths to maneuver through. It’s all… Read More
By Ian Factor (MFA 2014) This week’s blog is focused on an interview I did last week with John Jacobsmeyer, my instructor for Theory and Practice of Composition II and the chair of the Printmaking Department here at the Academy.I’ll be interviewing some of my instructors going forward to give a better idea of who I’m learning from and the… Read More
The best way to make a dramatic leap as an artist is to stop working. After Hilary Harkness‘ show at Mary Boone Gallery in 2011, she laid down her brushes for a full month and went to southern India. Personal transformation aside, she will never evaluate art the same way again. Here are some ideas for ways to push your… Read More
The best way to make a dramatic leap as an artist is to stop working. After Hilary Harkness‘ show at Mary Boone Gallery in 2011, she laid down her brushes for a full month and went to southern India. Personal transformation aside, she will never evaluate art the same way again. Here are some ideas for ways to push your… Read More
The best way to make a dramatic leap as an artist is to stop working. After Hilary Harkness‘ show at Mary Boone Gallery in 2011, she laid down her brushes for a full month and went to southern India. Personal transformation aside, she will never evaluate art the same way again. Here are some ideas for ways to push your… Read More
The best way to make a dramatic leap as an artist is to stop working. After Hilary Harkness‘ show at Mary Boone Gallery in 2011, she laid down her brushes for a full month and went to southern India. Personal transformation aside, she will never evaluate art the same way again. Here are some ideas for ways to push your… Read More
The best way to make a dramatic leap as an artist is to stop working. After Hilary Harkness‘ show at Mary Boone Gallery in 2011, she laid down her brushes for a full month and went to southern India. Personal transformation aside, she will never evaluate art the same way again. Here are some ideas for ways to push your… Read More
by Amanda Scuglia, MFA 2013 Where are you from originally? I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and lived there until I was 16. I spent some of my high school years at school in Switzerland. I came to New York in 1964. Tell me a little about your own personal work.. I had several wonderful teachers who had significant… Read More
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s commencement speaker will be renowned artist Jenny Saville. A Senior Critic at the Academy since 2006, Jenny has frequently imparted her insight to our students through dynamic Master Classes. We are honored to award her an Honorary Doctorate at this year’s Commencement Ceremony and we congratulate the Class of 2011 as they… Read More
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