When a Professor Trades the Academy for an Art Career of His Own
For Thomas Woodruff, retirement from teaching offered the very thing he’d been trying to instill in his students: artistic freedom.
The New New Haven
Unexpectedly, the Connecticut city has emerged, both because of and despite its association with Yale, as an affordable and dynamic home for artists of all kinds.
The Historically Black College Reconsiders the Studio Art Program
After decades of being underfunded, H.B.C.U.s see an opportunity to expand their offerings and foster a new generation of artists.
Being Marina Abramović, Even When No One’s Looking
Despite her success, the performance artist has chosen a monastic life in upstate New York, where she falls asleep to Canadian television and eats baby food.
The Enduring Appeal of the Self-Taught Artist
For centuries, those who eschewed formal training have been either marginalized or obsessed over. Why are we so enthralled by people who create on their own terms?
Why Are We Still Talking About Black Mountain College?
In 1933, a handful of renegade teachers opened a school in rural North Carolina that would go on to shape American art and art education for decades to come.
Should I Go to Art School?
David Salle, Miranda July, Mariko Mori and others talk about their experiences attending (or leaving or forgoing) the academy.
A Brief Guide to the Wide, Wild World of Art Schools and Residencies
Thinking about applying? Not sure which route to take? Here’s an overview of 12 programs stretching from Frankfurt to Dakar to rural Wisconsin.
With a Culture War Raging Around Education, Where Does Art School Fit In?
T’s 2022 Art Issue looks at how art is taught — if it can be taught at all — and what the future holds for aspiring talents.