Category Archives: James Raczkowski

One of the Best Paintings I Have Ever Seen

Posted on August 28, 2014

By Amanda Pulham (MFA 2014) I know that I speak for everyone on the Moscow residency when I say that our time here has been, and continues to be, spectacular. Apart from the every day luxuries of our imperial style Stalin-era skyscraper apartment and access to a beautiful and historically significant painting studio, one of my favorite things about Russia… Read More

The Occasional Dance Party

Posted on July 31, 2014

By James Raczkowski (MFA 2015) Having just arrived back from Moscow from a short but incredibly memorable trip to Saint Petersburg I am full of spirit and inspiration.  Both Moscow and St. Petersburg are vibrant and alive. The streets are full and never empty. The sun shines for 20 hours a day and the locals savor every moment of that… Read More