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ARTSpeak Panel Discussion: The Presence of Art History in the Artist’s Mind

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

ARTSpeak 2016-17 is an interdisciplinary program presented by the departments of Fine Arts and History of Art that consists of lectures and a panel discussion on the theme of The Presence of Art History in the Artist's Mind.  The theme explores the impact of art history on the contemporary artist’s studio practice. On Wednesday, April 19, […]

Employee Wellness Program: Maintaining a Healthy Back and Neck

Conference Center, Seminar Room 5

The Employee Wellness Program holds a lecture with licensed physical therapist/spine specialist Michael Post from NYU Langone Medical Center to provide useful information to prevent and minimize back and neck pain. Post will discuss basic spine anatomy, personal risk factors for injury, as well as recommendations for preventing injury. He will also teach some basic […]

Textile/Surface Design Kornit Digital Awards Ceremony

John E. Reeves Great Hall Conference Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Come see the winners of this year's Kornit Digital competition. The prints selected will be exhibited at the 2017 SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) Expo in New Orleans. Click here to read a story about last year's competition.

Asian Artists at the Crossroads: Xin Song

Pomerantz Center, Room D211 Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Image from Xin Song's cut paper installation at the Flatiron Building. Image via xinsong.com. Chinese contemporary artist Xin Song will visit campus to talk about interpretation of her cut-paper installations. As an artist-in-residence at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, Song will also talk to students about how to apply for residency programs and artist […]

Native/American Fashion: Inspiration, Appropriation, and Cultural Identity

National Museum of the American Indian 1 Bowling Green, New York City , NY, United States

Orlando Dugi (Diné ), cape and dress from “Desert Heat” Collection, 2012, silk, organza, feathers, beads, and 24k gold; feathers, beads, and silver; photo by Nate Francis/Unék Photography. Hair and makeup: Dina DeVore. Model: Mona Bear.This symposium brings experts to discuss issues around Native fashion including, its history, cultural appropriation and examples of creative collaborations. Native/American Fashion: Inspiration, Appropriation, and […]