CLASS NOTES

Alex Katz A'49

Alex Katz A'49 was interviewed for the New York Times Style Magazine on August 18, 2022 in an article by Amanda Fortini: "Alex Katz Is Still Perfecting His Craft" featuring photos by Alec Soth of Alex Katz and his artwork. The article is an in-depth look Alex's life, ongoing art, and his current exhibition: Alex Katz: Gathering at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from October 21, 2022 through February 20, 2023 in New York City. To read the full interview, please click here.

Alex Katz A'49

Alex Katz A'49 currently has artwork on display in two museums: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City and the Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville, Maine. The Gathering exhibition is at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from October 21, 2022 through February 20, 2023. To read more about the exhibition, please click here. Alex Katz: Theater and Dance  is at the Colby College Musuem of Art, The Paul J.

Jennifer Torres A'88

The Mid-South Sculpture Alliance (MSA) honored Jennifer Torres A'88, professor and 3D Area Coordinator in The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Art and Design program with the prestigious Master’s Award for her achievements in sculpture and academia. The award was bestowed at the 2022 Confab conference held in the state’s capitol on October 15, 2022. To read more about Jennifer's award, please click here.

Elizabeth Diller AR'79

Elizabeth Diller AR'79 was interviewed for an ArtNet news interview on August 11, 2022 entitled "Architect Elizabeth Diller Reveals How She Created an Immersive Gem World for a State-of-the-Art Cartier Exhibition in Dallas". To read the full interview, please click here.

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