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Following are School news items and selected press coverage.

Please note: The press coverage summaries link to the original article posted by the newspaper, magazine, or other source. If the link is no longer "live," please contact the source directly for information on how to obtain a copy of the article.

 
 
 
Aug 15, 2008
  Art Papers - This write-up about recent live art conference "Intervene! Interrupt! Rethinking Art As Social Practice" highlights performances by Elizabeth Stephens (BFD '86, FY '87), Hiroko Kikuchi (PBC '98, MFA '01), and faculty member Marilyn Arsem.
 
 
Aug 14, 2008
  New York Sun - "Painting: Now and Forever, Part II" at the Matthew Marks and Greene Naftali galleries, featuring work by Ellsworth Kelly (Dip '48), is reviewed.
 
 
Aug 14, 2008
  Martha's Vineyard Times - BFA candidate Marshall Pratt, who has work on view at Periwinkle Studio, is mentioned in this write-up about the second annual Oak Bluffs Arts District Stroll.
 
 
Aug 13, 2008
  ArtDaily - Details about the Museum of Modern Arts' exhibition "Looking at Music," which features work by Joan Jonas ('58–'61), is included in today's round-up.
 
 
Aug 13, 2008
  Boston Globe: Eclectic show spans coasts and styles - "CA2UK," on view at Jane Deering Gallery and featuring work by Christina Seely (PBC '01) and Juni Van Dyke (BFD '90, MAT '92), is included in this round-up of reviews.
 
 
Aug 12, 2008
  Vogue.com, Paul's Blog - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) exhibition at the Tate Modern is included in this post about top things to do in London this summer.
 
 
Aug 11, 2008
  ArtWorld (Aug/Sept 2008) - Faculty member Tony Schwensen's recent performances and installations in Sydney and Melbourne are reviewed.
 
 
Aug 11, 2008
  SMFA Student Honored by Princess Grace Foundation-USA
 
 
Aug 8, 2008
  The New York Times - "Now and Forever Part II" at Greene Naftali and including work by Ellsworth Kelly (Dip '48) and "Neti-Neti (Not This, Not This)" at Bose Pacia and including work by Michael Bühler-Rose (BFA '04) are featured in this round-up of reviews.
 
 
Aug 7, 2008
  Boston Globe Calendar - Mela Lyman's (Dip '78, BFA '79, Faculty) "Anxiety of Beauty: Revisiting the Fountain of Youth," at the Cambridge Arts Council through August 29, is a "Choice" pick in this week's calendar.
 
 
Aug 7, 2008
  New York Sun - Work by Ellsworth Kelly (Dip '48) in the exhibition "Implant" at the UBS Art Gallery (New York) is highlighted in this review.
 
 
Aug 7, 2008
  The Press-Enterprise (CA) - Justin Hoffman (BFA '08) is highlighted in this write-up about the Riverside (CA) Art Walk, which features his installation Bittersweet Awakening.
 
 
Aug 6, 2008
  Artnet News - Details about the Museum of Modern Arts' exhibition "Looking at Music," which features work by Joan Jonas ('58–'61), is included in today's news round-up.
 
 
Aug 6, 2008
  Boston Globe - Bromfield Gallery's "A Woman's place: Women's Caucus for Art/Boston Chapter," which features work by Kelly Kerrigan (PBC '03, MFA '06), Heather Hobler (Dip '96), and June August (MFA '96), is reviewed.
 
 
Aug 6, 2008
  Weekly Dig (8/6-13) - The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's "2008 Staff Art Exhibition," on view at the SMFA August 12–22, is highlighted as a visual arts pick.
 
 
Aug 3, 2008
  The State (SC) - The Columbia Museum of Art's "Carolina Collects," which features work by Jim Dine ('50–'53, '55–'58) and Cy Twombly (Dip '49), is reviewed.
 
 
Aug 3, 2008
  The New York Times - Interior designer Roger Thomas (BFA '74) is quoted in this profile of casino resort developer Steve Wynn.
 
 
Aug 1, 2008
  Art New England (Aug/Sept) - An image from the SMFA's 13th Annual Medal Award ceremony is included in this month's "Art Seen" photo section.
 
 
Aug 1, 2008
  Thirsty Magazine - An interview with Brian Burkhardt (Dip '03, FY '04).
 
 
Aug 1, 2008
  Art New England (Aug/Sept) - Faculty member Jim Dow's "Photographs" and faculty member Erica Daborn's "Interplay," which were on view at the Clark Gallery (Lincoln, MA) earlier this spring, are reviewed.
 
 
Aug 1, 2008
  Taunton Daily Gazette - This write-up about the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park's "Stay Tuned @ DeCordova," a program including a tour of the sculpture park and a concert, highlights Jim Dine's ('50–'53, '55–'58) Two Big Black Hearts.
 
 
Aug 1, 2008
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Jul 30, 2008
  Boston Globe: Two new takes on packaging are in the bag - The New England School of Art and Design Gallery's "Nascent," featuring work by Georgie Friedman (MFA '08) and Cathleen Faubert (MFA '08), is reviewed.
 
 
Jul 27, 2008
  CBS Sunday Morning - Jim Dine's ('50–'53, '55–'56) work, specifically his Pinocchio pieces, are discussed in this profile.
 
 
Jul 24, 2008
  Martha's Vineyard Times - A write-up about Jain Tarnower's (BFD '69) exhibition at Dragonfly Gallery (Oak Bluffs, MA) is featured in the arts section.
 
 
Jul 24, 2008
  Bostonist blog - Axiom Gallery's live sound and video performance, including video by MFA candidate Allison Maria Rodriguez (PBC '06) and a performance by Phil Fryer (Dip '05), is included in Thursday's events post.
 
 
Jul 23, 2008
  Boston Globe: Novel works by artists-in-training - MFA candidates Kelli Thompson, Tim Stark (PBC '07), Jacob Kincheloe, and alumnus Sean Johnson (MFA '08) are highlighted in this review of "The 2008 Boston Young Contemporaries Exhibition" at Boston University's 808 Gallery.
 
 
Jul 22, 2008
  Lowell Sun - Details about illustrator Alexander Farquharson's (Dip '73) exhibition at the Lawrence Library (Pepperell, MA) and the book he most recently illustrated, The Story of the Samson (Charlesbridge Publishing, July 2008), are included in this article.
 
 
Jul 18, 2008
  Boston Globe - The opening reception for “Moments in Time" at Truro Fine Arts Studio, which features work by Brenton Welsh (BFD '83), is highlighted as an exhibit pick in today's Sidekick.
 
 
Jul 18, 2008
  Boston Phoenix (7/18-24) - "A Politic" at Gallery XIV, which includes work by Revolt2Die (Elaine Bay, MFA '04), is reviewed.
 
 
Jul 18, 2008
  Chicago Tribune - The Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing addition will open on May 16, 2009, with the inaugural exhibition, "Cy Twombly: The Natural World, Selected Works 2001-2007" (Dip '49).
 
 
Jul 18, 2008
  Improper Bostonian - Part-time visiting faculty member Catherine D'Ignazio is named Best Local Artist in the Improper Bostonian's 2008 Boston's Best poll.
 
 
Jul 18, 2008
  The New York Times - Details about the Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing and the inaugural exhibition "Cy Twombly: The Natural World, Selected Works 2001-2007" (Dip '49) are included in today's "Inside Art."
 
 
Jul 17, 2008
  Boston Globe - The Capitol Square area of East Arlington's inaugural Third Thursday celebration is highlighted as an event pick in today's Sidekick and mentions "Drawn In" at 13Forest Gallery, which includes work by David Colombo (BFD '86).
 
 
Jul 17, 2008
  Boston Globe: At gallery, a warning about the loss of libraries - Part-time visiting faculty member Mindy Nierenberg, who is currently exhibiting in "5x5" at the Tufts Art Gallery, is profiled.
 
 
Jul 17, 2008
  Provincetown Banner - Details about the exhibition “Moments in Time" at Truro Fine Arts Studio, which features work by Brenton Welsh (BFD '83), are included in the arts section.
 
 
Jul 17, 2008
  Boston Globe - The "Staff Art Show," on view at the SMFA's Anderson Auditorium August 12–22, is highlighted in this Sidekick feature about inexpensive ways to experience Boston's culture, beaches, and more this summer.
 
 
Jul 16, 2008
  Boston Globe: Compelling eyes of the beholder - Joan Linder's (BFA '93) "More Fun in the Real World" at the Judi Rotenberg Gallery is included in this round-up of reviews.
 
 
Jul 16, 2008
  GQ.com's Material Interest blog - Details about the upcoming book Cy Twombly: Photographs 1951-2007 (Dip '49) (Schirmer/Mosel, July 2008) are in included in this post.
 
 
Jul 16, 2008
  Times Literary Supplement (UK) - Cy Twombly (Dip '49) is profiled.
 
 
Jul 15, 2008
  Artscope magazine (Jul/Aug) - "Off the Wall: 2008 Annual Members' Juried Exhibition" at the Danforth Museum of Art, which includes Mario Kon (Dip, FY '78) and Laura Schiff Bean ('94–'97), is reviewed.
 
 
Jul 12, 2008
  Boston Globe - The opening reception for Laura Rollins' (MFA '96) "cool blue smooth and creamy" at the Experimental Art Gallery & Studio (Salem) is an exhibit pick for the weekend.
 
 
Jul 11, 2008
  Boston Globe - Joan Linder's (BFA '93) exhibition "More Fun in the Real World" at the Judi Rotenberg Gallery is an exhibit pick in today's Sidekick.
 
 
Jul 11, 2008
  Boston Phoenix (7/11-17) - A review of "Reflections in Exile: Five Contemporary African Artists Respond to Social Injustice," which features work by Ilona Anderson (MFA '91).
 
 
Jul 11, 2008
  The Evening Standard (UK) - A review of Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons" at the Tate Modern.
 
 
Jul 11, 2008
  The New York Times - Danica Phelps' exhibition at Zach Feuer Gallery (Feuer, BFA '07) is reviewed.
 
 
Jul 10, 2008
  Martha's Vineyard Times - Max Decker (BFD '06) is profiled. An exhibition of his work opens July 12 at PIKNIK Art and Apparel (Oak Bluffs, MA).
 
 
Jul 9, 2008
  Boston Globe - This round-up of reviews includes: "5X5: Tufts Fifth Annual juried Exhibition," mentioning faculty member Mindy Nierenberg (ARC), "Ten Artists, Ten Walls" at Victoria Munroe Fine Art, mentioning Natalie Alper (Dip '68, FY '71), and "Drawn In," at 13Forest Gallery, mentioning David Colombo (BFD '86).
 
 
Jul 8, 2008
  The Independent (UK) - An opinion piece by Nan Goldin (Dip '77, FY '78) about child nudity and art.
 
 
Jul 8, 2008
  Three Alumni Honored by St. Botolph Club Foundation
 
 
Jul 4, 2008
  The New York Times - Cliff Evans' (Dip '02, FY '04) Empyrean at the Luxe Gallery (New York) is included in this round-up of reviews.
 
 
Jul 3, 2008
  Business Week - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons" at the Tate Modern (London) is included in this round-up of "can't-miss" exhibitions on view this summer.
 
 
Jul 1, 2008
  Newsweek.com - The Centre Georges Pompidou's "Airs de Paris," which features work by Nan Goldin (Dip '77, FY '78), is highlighted in this round-up of European summer exhibitions.
 
 
Jul 1, 2008
  Art+Auction - This item about Ellsworth Kelly's (Dip '48) 85th birthday gala at the Cloisters museum is featured in the July "In the Air" section.
 
 
Jul 1, 2008
  Architecture Boston (Jul/Aug 2008) - Gerry Bergstein (BFA '69, MFA '71, Faculty) and Gail Boyajian ('91–'94) are two of the five people featured in this conversation about working alone and the nature of this solitary process.
 
 
Jul 1, 2008
  Boston Magazine (July 2008) - Images from the SMFA's Medal Award, which honored Julian Schnabel on May 12, are featured in this month's party photos.
 
 
Jun 30, 2008
  Big Red & Shiny - Tufts University Art Gallery's "5X5," which features work by Mindy Nierenberg (ARC Faculty), is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 27, 2008
  The Economist - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 27, 2008
  Jamaica Plain Gazette - Ifé Franklin (Dip '89, FY '90) is a featured artist in this preview of the Jamaica Plain Open Studios.
 
 
Jun 26, 2008
  New Statesman (UK) - Cy Twombly (Dip '49) is profiled.
 
 
Jun 26, 2008
  Star-News (NC) - David Bodhi Boylan (BFD '05) is included in this article about artists working to expand contemporary art offerings in Wilmington, NC.
 
 
Jun 25, 2008
  Boston Globe: Redrawing the map of Hub galleries - Comments from Colin Rhys (BFA '07), owner of Rhys Gallery, are included in this round-up of Boston galleries that are closing or moving.
 
 
Jun 25, 2008
  Alumni Recognized by Massachusetts Cultural Council
 
 
Jun 25, 2008
  Somerville Journal - The exhibition "What is BIG?," on view July 10–August 16 at the Brickbottom Gallery (Somerville, MA), includes work by Gabrielle Barzaghi (Dip '78), Emily Kahn (Dip '98, FY '99), and Charlotte Kaplan ('99–'00), among others.
 
 
Jun 24, 2008
  Sydney Morning Herald - Work by Joan Jonas ('58–'61) is highlighted in this write-up about the 2008 Biennale of Sydney.
 
 
Jun 24, 2008
  The Telegraph (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern (London), is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 23, 2008
  The Independent (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is included in this round-up of reviews.
 
 
Jun 22, 2008
  The Metro (London) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern (London), is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 21, 2008
  The Guardian (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 21, 2008
  The Independent (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 20, 2008
  The Evening Standard (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern (London), is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 20, 2008
  Boston Phoenix (6/20-26) - The SMFA's Continuing Education exhibition "ceX2: The Some of Us," on view June 19–July 2, is included the arts calendar.
 
 
Jun 20, 2008
  Register-Guard (OR) - Leslie Hall (Dip '05, FY '06) is profiled.
 
 
Jun 20, 2008
  ArtDaily - The opening of the exhibition "Preserving History, Making History" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which features images of the Museum School, is highlighted in today's news.
 
 
Jun 20, 2008
  Financial Times - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 19, 2008
  West Roxbury/Roslindale Transcript - The SMFA's Continuing Education exhibition "ceX2: The Some of Us," on view June 19–July 2, is included the arts calendar.
 
 
Jun 19, 2008
  Lincoln Journal - Lincoln-based artist Vanessa Tropeano ('04–'07) will give an Artist Talk about her work in the "2008 DeCordova Annual Exhibition" on June 21.
 
 
Jun 19, 2008
  ArtDaily - The opening of the 2008 Biennale of Sydney, which includes a performance by Joan Jonas ('58–'61), is highlighted in today's news.
 
 
Jun 19, 2008
  Bloomberg News - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," on view now at the Tate Modern, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 18, 2008
  ArtDaily - Details about Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Season" opening June 19 at the Tate Modern.
 
 
Jun 18, 2008
  Bloomberg News - Nicholas Serota, director of the Tate Modern and curator of Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) "Cycles and Seasons," is interviewed.
 
 
Jun 18, 2008
  City Beat (OH) - Exhibitions on view at Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati, OH), including "Uncoordinated: Mapping Cartography in Contemporary Art," which features work by Torben Giehler (Dip '97, FY '99), are reviewed.
 
 
Jun 18, 2008
  SuccoAcido, online magazine - An interview with faculty member Jenn Schmidt about Event Horizon, an ongoing public art project she has coordinated.
 
 
Jun 17, 2008
  The Times (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) solo exhibition at the Tate Modern (London), opening June 19, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 17, 2008
  The Guardian (UK) - Cy Twombly's (Dip '49) solo exhibition at the Tate Modern (London), opening June 19, is reviewed.
 
 
Jun 17, 2008
  Alumnus Will Barnet Honored by Farnsworth Art Museum