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SVA Names 2014 Alumni Society Scholarship Award Recipients
The SVA Alumni Society recently announced the recipients of scholarship awards supporting thesis projects and portfolio development for graduating students. Each year, the Alumni Society provides...
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‘EXPOSED’ by SVA’s Beth B Premiering at MoMA and IFC Center
MFA Art Practice and BFA Fine Arts faculty member Beth B has been a leading figure in New York’s underground art scene for decades. Considered a core member of the No Wave film movement (along with Jim...
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SVA Portfolios: Five Most Discussed Projects of February 2014
The February roundup of top five most discussed SVA Portfolios features some familiar names from last month (one of them moving up to the top spot) and a wide range of compelling and diverse projects....
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SVA Dustys at 25: Q&A with Alumnus Katie Hetland
With the 25th Anniversary of the Dusty Film & Animation Festival just around the corner (May 10 – 13 at the SVA Theatre), SVA Close Up thought it would be a good time to check in with some of the...
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Whitney Biennial 2014: Sarah Charlesworth
Over the next few months, SVA Close Up will run a series of posts highlighting members of the SVA community exhibited in the 2014 Whitney Biennial (March 7 – May 25). Here is the first in the...
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Animated Film by SVA Alumnus Alexandra Barsky at SXSW 2014
Every year South by Southwest (SXSW) brings together artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians and thought leaders from around the world to Austin for a week-long celebration of creativity. Out of...
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What’s in Store: Developer Trays, Graphic Content, Color Management and...
Developer Trays (Powerhouse Books, 2014) by master photography printer John Cyr (MFA 2010 Photography, Video and Related Media) chronicles darkroom experiences of the world’s most distinguished...
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Shooting Star: Photos by SVA Alumnus Star Montana Picked for L.A. Metro Art...
Los Angeles County’s transit system has been decked out since 1989 with posters, installations, sculptures, murals, photos and poetry by local artists, all commissioned through the Metro Art program....
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Whitney Biennial 2014: Dawoud Bey
For the run of the exhibition, SVA Close Up is highlighting members of the SVA community selected for the 2014 Whitney Biennial (March 7 – May 25). This is the second in the installment. On the fourth...
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NYC Exhibitions: Matthew Pillsbury, Eric Doeringer and Collier Schorr
Current faculty and alumni exhibitions pay homage to contemporary arts, sexuality and desire in paintings, photography and three-dimensional design. “Nate and Me,” Matthew Pillsbury’s (MFA 2004...
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Cultivating Entrepreneurs: ‘Made in Bhutan’ by SVA Alumnus Jules Tardy
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, art director Jules Tardy (MFA Design 2011) and his wife, director Hirondelle Chatelard, completed Made in Bhutan (watch a trailer below) for the Loden...
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Whitney Biennial 2014: Suzanne McClelland
For the run of the exhibition, SVA Close Up is highlighting members of the SVA community selected for the 2014 Whitney Biennial (March 7 – May 25). This is the second in the installment. The prominence...
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SVA Alumnus Nora Krug Awarded a 2014 Sendak Fellowship
Illustrator, writer and alumnus Nora Krug (MFA 2004 Illustration as Visual Essay) has been awarded a 2014 Sendak Fellowship. The fellowship is a residency program for artists who tell stories with...
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SVA Dustys at 25: Q&A with Alumnus Vincent Peone
With the 25th Anniversary of the Dusty Film & Animation Festival just around the corner (May 10 – 13 at the SVA Theatre), SVA Close Up is checking in with some of the College’s many successful...
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SVA Portfolios: Five Most Discussed Projects of March 2014
The March roundup of top five most discussed SVA Portfolios features some familiar names from last month (one of them moving up to the top spot), a couple of famous faculty members, and a compelling...
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SVA Alumnus Amy Elkins Wins 2014 Aperture Portfolio Prize
Alumnus Amy Elkins (BFA 2007 Photography) has been awarded the prestigious Aperture Portfolio Prize for 2014. After reviewing over 1,000 portfolios, Aperture’s editorial and curatorial staff narrowed...
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Whitney Biennial 2014: Zackary Drucker
For the run of the exhibition, SVA Close Up is highlighting members of the SVA community selected for the 2014 Whitney Biennial (March 7 – May 25). This is the fourth installment in the series. Among...
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SVA Dustys at 25: Q&A with Alumnus Alonso Homs
With the 25th Anniversary of the Dusty Film & Animation Festival just around the corner (May 10 – 13 at the SVA Theatre), SVA Close Up is checking in with some of the College’s many successful...
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Photographers to Watch: SVA Alumni Picked for PDN’s 30 2014
The April issue of Photo District News (PDN) features the highly anticipated PDN’s 30, the magazine’s annual spotlight on new and emerging photographers. Among PDN’s select choices for 2014 are Jenny...
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SVA Alumnus Illustrates Memoirs of Civil Rights Legend Congressman John Lewis
Illustrator Nate Powell (BFA 2000 Cartooning) is drawing inspiration from history—literally. The SVA alumnus is collaborating with venerated Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis and his staffer...
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