Alumni stories
Duke Riley: Grand Master Trash
The audacious artist transforms seaborne plastics into maritime art at the Brooklyn Museum, driving home his message about their devastating environmental impact.
New Horizons for Jewelry + Metalsmithing Department
RISD cosponsors the annual SNAG conference, partners with precision tool manufacturer Lindström and celebrates another Windgate Fellowship.
Rose B. Simpson Thinks in Clay
The New York Times profiles the Native American sculptor, Ceramics alum and rising star.
Celebrating the Classes of 2020 and 2022
The RISD community comes together to honor graduating students driving change and to welcome new president Crystal Williams.
The Making of Anna Weyant, Art’s Hot New Superstar
The Daily Beast reports on the recent alum’s $1.6 million May 19 sale at Sotheby’s auction house.
RISD Furniture Designers Dazzle at NYCxDESIGN
Current students and alums bring RISD’s critical making approach to this year’s exhibition at WantedDesign Manhattan and International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC.
The Cosmic Vision of Tavares Strachan
Vogue profiles the Bahamian RISD Glass alum and board member.
Bhabha Finds Beauty in the Forsaken
Alum and Kirloskar Visiting Scholar Huma Bhabha speaks with current RISD students about their evolving practices and her epic, science fiction-inspired creations.
Nicole Cousins on Working with Collins and Creating Designs out of Diversity
It’s Nice That catches up with recent Graphic Design alumna Nicole Cousins.