Being Black, male, queer, and from Detroit, a major city with a rich history and culture, creates a unique lens through which I view the world. My work is informed by history, race, politics, and pop culture. So highlighting the histories, contributions, and challenges of Black people within the context of this country is the foundation on which my is built.

Based in Rome, Camilla Ancilotto (MFA 1999) creates playful, interactive sculptures that invite people to touch, rotate, and explore them. Her work bridges painting and sculpture, encouraging direct engagement rather than passive viewing.

In this intersection of printmaking and painting that I work in, there’s a constant searching and trial that happens in finding ...

What role does experimentation play in your artistic development? I was once told I’m not happy unless I’m slightly uncomfortable, I...

Eric Price (2019) asked Stephanie Deshpande (1999) some questions to share with you... What role does experimentation play in your...

Eric Price (2019) asked Andrae Green (2008) some questions to share with you... What role does experimentation play in your artistic...

Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Brendan Sullivan (2018) to explore what Brendan sees: a glance at home plate, and then eyes...

Published in the Academy's bulletin (first appearing July 12, 2023)  , the Academy asks ten questions about what's going on in the minds and studios of their alumni. ​ OLUWATOSIN ADESANYA-OLALEYE JOAN BLAIR KATHY BUIST CLASS OF 2020 2019 1996 In which city do you currently reside? Jersey City Pinehurst New York Who is your favorite artist at the moment? ​ Valasquez Hockney, Pat Stier, Tracey Emen, de Kooning What was the last exhibition you saw? Wole Lagunju's solo at Mont

Carlos Bautista (2018) interviewed Sharon Thomas (2004) to see what she's been up to since she graduated in 2004. What was there anything...

Published in the Academy's bulletin (first appearing September 8, 2022)  , the Academy asks ten questions about what's going on in the minds and studios of their alumni. ​ MICHAEL WEISS PATTY HORING JAMES RAZKO ROBYN GIBSON CLASS OF 2020 2015 2015 2018 In which city do you currently reside? Frankfurt, Germany NYC Dubai, UAE Louisville, KY Who is your favorite artist at the moment? Otto Marseus van Schrieck Just one? Judith Linhares, Sally Saul, Lou Fratino, Luchita Hurtado Te

Published in the Academy's bulletin (first appearing August 3, 2022 )  , the Academy asks ten questions about what's going on in the minds and studios of their alumni. ​ ALAINA PLOWDREY ELENA RODZ GARRETT COOK CLASS OF 2011 2011 2014 In which city do you currently reside? Pensacola, FL Corpus Christi, TX Philadelphia, PA Who is your favorite artist at the moment? Njideka Akunyili Crosby All the Wyeths T. Allen Lawson What was the last exhibition you saw? "By Her Hand: Artemis

Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Mark Opirhory (2009) to walk a little while with Mark through his world.

Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Elena Rodz (2011) to talk about how she is curating her career.

Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Patrizia Vignola (1993) to talk about personal and professional growth. What are you currently...

Recently, Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed AANYAA's new (as of 2021) treasurer, Zachary Lank (2018) to ask him a few questions:

Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Jesse Stern (2012) to see what kind of details he's recently been focusing on. What was your...

And now for something a little different. For this edition, Tim Buckley (MFA 2014) chats with gallerist and collector Brad Brubaker

After graduating from the Academy I found myself wanting a project that would work some of the creative muscles painting did not, so I enrol

After graduation, I spent 8 years working in corporate America until circumstance allowed me to commit my life to being a full-time creative

Alicia is the recipient of an Elizabeth Greenshields Grant (2019), The Jamaica Biennial Dawn Scott Memorial Award (2017), is currently part

You both earned an MFA in 2011. In 2018, you co-founded H&R Studio in Naples, Florida. Could you tell us about your current studio practices

I am moving away from the traditional forms that I have previously used and exploring a far more abstract state which I enjoy immensely. Thi

Jeremy Leichman and I met at the Academy and are both sculptors. We have our own sculpture studio business together, Figuration LLC.

I am working on my Limbs series of paintings mostly as a full time artist. The main theme of my recent work is exploring the unfortunate rea

I am working on a series of paintings that depict animals/humans and the potential for violence and destruction. The series at the moment is

Originally published May 23, 2011 by CjCB on newyorkacademyofart.blogspot.com, the AANYAA is delighted to re-publish this spotlight on...