The New Stereotype

Dubinsky Student Center, Eighth Floor Alcove Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

The New Stereotype (TNS) is a transformative project that began in 2015 with the aim of reshaping the narrative surrounding Black individuals in America using photography and fashion. At the heart of TNS lies "STORIES," a year-long narrative journey that venerates the multifaceted tapestry of Black life in America, skillfully woven through the mediums of […]

Exhibition: Social Responsibilities of Museums — Opens

Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Goodman Resource Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibition Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black History Month. The Art History and Museum Professions major prepares students for positions in museums and other art institutions, with a focus on collections […]

Black Student Union Exhibition: Threads of Legacy — Opens

Feldman Center Lobby Marvin Feldman Center, New York City, NY, United States

February 1–28, 2025 Feldman Center Lobby This exhibition celebrates Black history within the FIT community, spanning past to present. It highlights the contributions of FIT's Black community. The exhibition includes […]

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Adolphus Washington

Art and Design Gallery Studio, Room D223 Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

"Preamble Remixed," 2022, by Adolphus Washington. Join us for an engaging conversation and Q&A with the collagist Adolphus Washington as he delves into the creative process and celebrates the rich tapestry of Black narratives through the transformative art of collage. Washington is an award-winning collagist whose work explores the historical and contemporary social issues of […]