Photo of Nell Painter by John Emerson. FIT is hosting a virtual conversation with renowned historian and artist Nell Irvin Painter as part of the ARTSpeak series. Nell Painter is a distinguished and award-winning scholar, writer, and visual artist. A graduate of Harvard University, Painter went on to become the Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History […]
DuVerney and "A Growing Veil," 2022, graphite and acrylic on handcut paper. Artist and FIT Fine Arts alumna Oasa DuVerney is known for her figurative works utilizing graphite on paper. DuVerney’s work centers itself in social and political commentary that relates to her social status as a woman of color and a working-class person. DuVerney’s […]
Clockwise from top left: Sara Raza, Andrea Achi, Ashley James, and Eric Shiner. The State of the Museum panel discussion will bring together a group of esteemed curators and historians who will discuss the role of museums in contemporary culture today, and the challenges they face. The panel will include: Ashley James, Associate Curator, Contemporary […]
