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In Social Engagement and Agency, a trio of RISD Illustration professors ask students to connect with local organizations, artists and individuals.
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The creative minds behind the massive Providence portrait honoring Rhode Island’s Indigenous population discuss its creation and impact.
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Work by 21 emerging artists who honed their techniques at RISD is now on view at the Museum of Illustration in New York City.
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As We Are opened during Pride month and showcased work by a number of local queer artists.
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A Wintersession global studies course led by Lucy Spelman and Andrea Dezsö considers the important role that artists and designers can play in environmental conservation.
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The Illustration department’s new graduate program aims to transform the field by inspiring self-authorship and social engagement.
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Students in a fall studio highlighting humans’ impact on the natural world get encouraging critique from returning alum and wildlife artist Walton Ford.
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Seven artists and designers will advance cross-cultural dialogue across Europe and Asia during the 2022–23 academic year.
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Brown | RISD Dual Degree students present their capstone presentations to a live and virtual audience.