Associate Professor of Sculpture, Andréa Stanislav, interviewed for National Geographic
Struggling with pandemic shutdowns and lost revenue, galleries respond with innovative exhibits, online programs, and safety protocols.
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Each year, the Surface Design Association’s International Exhibition in Print showcases the breadth and depth of contemporary designers working with or inspired by fiber art and/or textile-based materials, methods, and techniques.
Since the Middle Ages, the prestigious work of tailoring—designing garment patterns and cutting expensive cloth—was deemed men’s work. Women were relegated to the subservient, lower-paying role of seamstress, which involved sewing together these swaths of fabric.
This fall, four entering undergraduates were named Lois Eskenazi Scholars. Each scholar will receive a $3,000 annual award in each of their four years as students in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.
Announcing the next McKinney International Art and Design Residency, Alex Frost
The Eskenazi School is pleased to announce the next McKinney International Art and Design Resident Alex Frost (UK), coming in 2021-22.
This two-person exhibition features works from Claffey's series Matrilinear alongside Rania Matar's Unspoken Conversations. The exhibition was curated by Adam Reynolds and Mary Goodwin (founders of The Aurora Photo Center), and supported by Herron School of Art + Design.
McKinney International Art and Design Residency on hold for 2020–21
The McKinney International Art and Design Residency at IU is not accepting applications this year due to COVID-19.
Indigo as a force of nature: Eskenazi School associate dean featured in Smithsonian exhibition
Pieces of indigo cloth that have traveled the world have a temporary home in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery, where an Indiana University Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design associate dean is one of four featured artists.
Associate Dean Rowland Ricketts is one of four artists featured in 2020 Renwick Invitational
Every two years SAAM presents an exhibition of mid-career makers at its Renwick Gallery. The 2020 iteration, Forces of Nature: Renwick Invitational 2020, comes at just the right time.
The Eskenazi School is honored to present the Bicentennial Medal to nineteen wonderful recipients
The Bicentennial Medal honors alumni and friends of IU who, through their personal, professional, artistic, or philanthropic efforts, have broadened the reach of Indiana University around the state, nation, and world.
Miller M.Arch Program featured by OFS for their 'Imagine a Place' series
In the heart of the midwest, the small city of Columbus, Indiana, claims a uniquely rich architectural pedigree, with a vast collection of mid-century modernist masterpieces.
Columbus becomes J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program's classroom during pandemic
The city of Columbus has always been central to the J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program, but it has a larger role during the pandemic.
Elliot Reichert speaks with digital artist Jawshing Arthur Liou about creating otherworldly experiences that are grounded in reality, and about how making art also involves finding it.
Heather Akou, Associate Professor of Fashion Design, published in "Fashion, Style & Popular Culture"
The article discusses the history and meaning of prison uniforms in the United States.
A typical day at the Friends of Art bookstore used to start at 9 a.m. with set up, bagels and coffee before the first rush of students came in for their morning classes.
'Art of the Character': Exhibition will celebrate Glenn Close costume collection
Costumes from some of the actress's most famous roles will be highlighted in an exhibition opening May 4 at IU's Eskenazi Museum of Art.
IU fashion design student Jack Boardman brings his childhood dreams to life
Boardman, now a 20-year-old junior and fashion design major at IU, said there was never another option for him. Fashion design was always his first choice for a career.
Virtual skylines: Student re-creates Indianapolis and Bloomington through video game
When Indiana cities shut down due to the pandemic earlier this year, an Indiana University Bloomington student found a different way to experience his favorite cities through a virtual game.
Ten undergraduates are moving on to the next phase of the competition for the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, incuding Eskenazi School student, Sid Kumar.
New appointments deepen the museum’s engagement with its communities, promote new experiences, and celebrate its world-renowned collection and exhibition program.
Future Tense2020 celebrates the creative work of student artists, designers, and makers working with or inspired by fiber or textile materials or techniques.
This month, the 19th amendment, the first piece of legislation designed to give women the right to vote—though minority women weren’t able to do so until the Voting Rights Act passed in 1965—turns 100.
This year’s readership-wide contest for Ceramics Monthly, explores the varied meanings of the words harmony and contrast.
Art From the Heartland features work from some of the Midwest’s most innovative and prolific artists.
The transformation of a flat sheet of paper to a three-dimensional form through folding is easy and yet complex.
The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University has begun construction of a new building inspired by a 1952 design of legendary architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
IU president and first lady to host virtual book launch opening 'Windows on Worlds'
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie and first lady Laurie Burns McRobbie will host a virtual book launch June 23 to celebrate the publication of a new IU Press book that highlights the university's rich international collections.
Elizabeth M. Claffey’s work is both cross-disciplinary in nature and aimed at starting conversations within the community. She uses visual art as a catalyst for storytelling and to express the knowledge of people often under-recognized within the public sphere. Claffey’s projects examine cultural and social context, engage in community dialogue, and encourage critical inquiry.
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Sarah Edmands Martin, named a 2020 Design Incubation Fellow
Design Incubation is a venue for educators and practitioners of Communication Design to discuss design research and practice. Their aim is to create a community where designers can assess creative work through a lens of scholarly activity and academic review.
Eskenazi School faculty use creativity to pivot externships, studio courses online
Ally Bacon was looking forward to spending her summer in Brooklyn as an intern for the merchandise company twelveNYC. She is among the more than 80 percent of Indiana University Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design apparel merchandising students who participate in at least one internship while pursuing their degrees.
POSTPONED | THEN, NOW, NEXT: Celebrating 125 Years of Creativity at IU Bloomington
"During this unprecedented time for our university, state, country, and world, I write with disappointment to inform you that the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design’s 125th anniversary celebration, originally scheduled for June 4–6, 2020, has been postponed."
Twenty-five undergraduates are moving on to the next phase of the competition for the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, incuding Eskenazi School students, Sid Kumar and Dayjah Lee.
Assistant Professor of Photography Elizabeth Claffey, featured in Fraction Magazine
Elizabeth Claffey's new work, Darkness and Nothing More, is currently featured in Fraction Magazine.
Just before local museums closed in mid-March, Andrea Stanislav ran a one-day cultural marathon of Pittsburgh, touring Carnegie museums of art and natural history in Oakland, the Heinz History Center in the Strip District and The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side.
In this Claima Stories episode, host Bimma Williams explores how Cedric Hudson became a standout apparel designer in the sportswear industry with garments featured in global publications.
Sustainable Spirit: A Celebration of Campus Culture, History and Fashion
In celebration of Indiana University’s Bicentennial, fashion design students in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design researched, designed, and created sustainable Hoosier-themed spirit wear inspired by cream and crimson fashion and historic IU-themed apparel from the Sage Collection and the IU Libraries University Archives.
Eskenazi School Class of 2020 Recognition
Congratulations, class of 2020! Although we are physically apart this year, we are proud to recognize the accomplishments of our graduates and the completion of their education at IU.
Work of studio art MFA students reflects the personal and political
Twenty-three Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Indiana University Eskenazi School will virtually exhibit their work with the Grunwald Gallery of Art in the media of ceramics, digital art, fibers, graphic design, metalsmithing and jewelry design, photography, painting and printmaking.
For the 200th anniversary of the founding of Indiana University, Patrick O’Meara hosts a discussion with members of the faculty and staff who have been instrumental in crafting many aspects of this year’s commemoration.
Four Studio Art alumni featured in May 2020 Ceramics Monthly
Studio Art alumni from IU made up 20% of the emerging artists featured in the May 2020 issue of Ceramics Monthly.
Assistant Professor Jiangmei Wu's origami face mask design featured in The New York Times
Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates.
Origami artist and faculty member Jiangmei Wu turns to folding face masks amid pandemic need
What does the ancient art of origami have to do with a pandemic virus? For Jiangmei Wu, the technique is turning into a way to create and potentially provide face masks critically needed to slow COVID-19 infection.
Call for Artwork, THEN, NOW, NEXT: IU Alumni Exhibition
Deadline: May 1, 2020 The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design is proud to celebrate 125 years of art at Indiana University. Coinciding with the IU Bicentennial celebration of Indiana University will be New + Next: IU Alumni Exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery of Art.
Photo area faculty member Osamu James Nakagawa appointed as Distinguished Professor
Indiana University trustees have approved the appointment of 15 faculty members as distinguished professors, including Eskenazi School professor Osamu James Nakagawa.
It’s hard for mixed-media artist Larissa Danielle, an Indiana University Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design MFA student, to name her favorite medium. Much of her work combines paint, sculpture, fiber, and an array of recycled materials on canvas.
"For many companies, their brand is at the core of everything they do. It informs company culture, product lines and marketing decisions; however, it can be diluted or even forgotten in the digital marketing space."
Miller M. Arch students pitch ideas for downtown Columbus upgrades
Student teams from the J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program took their ideas to the streets — or perhaps more accurately the alleys — of Columbus in a design competition.
IU alumnus and Adidas senior apparel designer Cedric Hudson gave a free lecture to around 50 students at the Whittenberger Auditorium on Tuesday.