Alumni Stories
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From a Google collaboration to a show in Saudi Arabia, Lachlan Turczan shapes light with water.
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The Career Center’s virtual event provides valuable feedback and an avenue for thriving alums to give back.
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Artist Jane Kim paints murals outside Yosemite to honor the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation.
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The honorees discussed the joys and pressures of modern womxnhood during an inspiring panel discussion at the Fleet Library.
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Six speakers delivered compelling talks at the second annual student-led event.
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Six virtual webinars created by artists and designers—many RISD alums—cover everything from freelancing and gallery representation to taxes and contracts.
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Expanded Field Fund grants are supporting wide-ranging projects by faculty members Adela Goldbard, Jonathan Knowles, Rene Payne, Liliane Wong and Derrick Woods-Morrow.
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Sculptures, watercolors and more by Prophet, one of the first known women of color to graduate from RISD, are on view through August 4.
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Founder of cult Instagram account 90s Art School Matthew Atkatz shares his motivation for starting the project, what keeps it going and why these moments should be remembered.