Ashvin E. Rajagopalan, BFA Fine Arts ’02, was interviewed for Art Plugged about art, curating, and his latest project, “Bhakti: The Art of Krishna.”
New Library Scholarship Elevates Social Justice
Alumna Mariame Kaba created the Audre Lorde Justice Endowed Scholarship to support librarians and archivists committed to social justice and inclusivity.
6 Scary-Good Short Films by Pratt Alumni to Stream Now
The air is crisp, the leaves are crunchy—that can mean only one thing: spooky season is upon us! Get in the spirit with six ghostly,…
A Legendary Night for Student Scholarships
On October 10, Pratt Institute held its Legends gala, the annual scholarship benefit that celebrates icons of art, design, and architecture, and serves as a…
A Win for Athletics: Pratt Joins the Atlantic East Conference
Pratt Athletics is kicking the new year off strong, as the seventh full member of the Atlantic East Conference and the first from New York…
National Science Foundation Awards $2 Million to Pratt for Climate Justice Project
Led by faculty member Mark Rosin, the project aims to empower youth in the co-design of public art installations and events on Governors Island that support climate literacy.
MFA Fine Arts Student Explores Human Identity at Venice Biennale
Agnes Questionmark, MFA Fine Arts ’25, discusses her multimedia installation at the 60th Venice Biennale, along with her artistic journey and the major themes of her work.
10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time at Pratt
Take advantage of the opportunities in the coming academic year while practicing mindfulness and self-care.
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Pratt Institute Unveils 2024 Legends Honorees
Pratt Institute’s annual Legends gala on October 10 will honor filmmaker Charles Burnett, architect Toshiko Mori, and Class of 1970 alum and packaging designer Marc Rosen, raising funds to support scholarships for students, 80 percent of whom rely on financial aid.
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How Annabelle Selldorf Became the Architect of Our Moment
Pratt alumna Annabelle Selldorf, renowned for her thoughtful and understated approach to architecture, is currently leading the renovation and expansion of the Frick Collection, blending modern design with historical elements to create spaces that seamlessly harmonize with their surroundings.
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Lloyd Ziff, Visionary Photographer and Art Director, Dies at 81
Lloyd Ziff, a visionary magazine art director and photographer, passed away at 81. A graduate of Pratt Institute in 1967, he later became known for his work at influential magazines like Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Condé Nast Traveler, while maintaining a lifelong passion for photography.
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Preservation manager at the Weeksville Heritage Center, Zulmilena Then, BArch ’09, was interviewed for Black Enterprise about Brooklyn’s Weeksville houses. “Growing up in Brooklyn, I didn’t know about Weeksville until I was an adult,” Then said. “These buildings are an anchor to our people and connection to … our past. [They] add to the pride that one feels about the neighborhood itself.”
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J.E. Molly Seegers, MA/MS History of Art and Design/Library and Information Science ’16, was selected as a member of the 2024 Archives Leadership Institute. Seegers also attended the Archives Leadership Institute at UVA in June.
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Andrew Woolbright, visiting assistant professor of fine arts, contributed to The Brooklyn Rail’s Critics Page.
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Sylvia Morse, senior program manager for research and policy, has been awarded the prestigious Global Exchange Fellowship with Urban Design Forum. The group of housing policy researchers, tenant advocates, architects, and other experts will explore what lessons NYC can learn from across the world to tackle our housing crisis.
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Joan Semmel, BFA Art Teacher Education ’63; MFA ’72, was interviewed for Apollo Magazine’s “In the studio with…” series. “I don’t have a schedule,” said Semmel, “that’s one of the nice things about being an artist—so if I don’t feel like working, I don’t. But most of the time I do.” Semmel was also featured in Martin CID Magazine.
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Zabie Mustafa, BArch ’13, and Neda Kakhsaz, BArch ’16, partners at Studio MUKA, were featured in Architectural Digest’s New American Voices 2024.
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Spring 2024
The Connections That Shape Us
Pratt alumni on mentors and mentoring, and the advice that’s helped them through.