Michelangelo and Titian
A Tale of Rivalry and Genius
From the acclaimed author of Michelangelo, God’s Architect, a dual biography of two towering artists of the Renaissance, whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heights. In 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice’s famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian’s drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and […]
Komal Shah on ‘Making Their Mark’
Influential collector Komal Shah discusses “Making Their Mark.” Currently on view at WashU’s Kemper Art Museum, the exhibition places work by renowned figures such as Howardena Pindell, Joan Mitchell and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith in dialogue with contemporary practitioners such as Katharina Grosse, Lorna Simpson, Sarah Sze and Mary Weatherford.
Saving ‘Graces’
Sculptor Ted Aub found his muse at WashU; five decades later, he’s still inspired and revisiting his senior sculpture project.
Sam Fox School dean search committee appointed
Provost Mark D. West has appointed a 15-member search committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
When the Dark Clouds Come
Perfect for fans of The Umbrella and Lizzy and the Cloud, this striking story from debut author-illustrator Danielle Ridolfi explores the beauty of the natural world, while also showing readers that big feelings—like a scary thunderstorm—will come and go. With a stirring narrative and remarkable collage artwork, When the Dark Clouds Come draws on the […]
Witt named inaugural Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor
The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis has named Andrew Witt the inaugural Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor, a role that focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence with art, architecture and design, effective Jan. 1. The professorship includes a joint appointment at the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Betha Whitlow
As director of the Digital Art History Lab, Betha Whitlow provides work experiences to students that are both fruitful and fairly compensated. She wants the same for her WashU colleagues. On the Danforth Staff Council, she successfully advocated for parental leave.
Sam Fox School fall Public Lecture Series begins Sept. 10
Architecture critic and theorist Aaron Betsky, conceptual artist Mark Dion and prominent collector Komal Shah will discuss their work this fall for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
Weiss featured in New York exhibitions, concert
Monika Weiss, a professor of art at the Sam Fox School, is featured in exhibitions at the Silas von Morisse Gallery Viewing Room and the A.I.R. Gallery, both in New York.
Creating joy at Pixar
Alumna Louise Smythe’s magical career journey started at WashU.
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