News and Events
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Upcoming events
Cochiti Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz—known for his pottery, fashion design, and storytelling—speaks as part of the Ceramics department fall lecture series.
The Glass department welcomes Corral, whose research-based practice boldly explores memory, loss, human rights abuses, unacknowledged histories, and natural disasters.
The Painting department presents a dialogue between Kirloskar visiting artist Tsohil Bhatia and NYC-based artist Jenna Hamed.
RISD news
An international group of thinkers, makers, and educators interested in spatial phenomena, complex systems, and nature-inspired design gathered on campus in late September.
With intergenerational support, Rubelcy Herrera explores a holistic architecture.
The unconventional designer creates unexpected, humorous objects with stories to tell about consumer culture.
President Crystal Williams sits down with the award-winning filmmaker and RISD alum to hear how he defines creative freedom and how commercial success is impacting his work.