The establishment of the Center for Climate Adaptation is announced, emphasizing its role in researching solutions to enhance resilience for island cities such as New York and Singapore.
The article discusses the concept of multispecies architecture, focusing on the work of architect and faculty member Ariane Harrison and her firm Harrison Atelier, particularly their collaboration with the Bee Conservancy to create habitat spaces for bees within architectural structures.
Piece highlighting the emergence of alternative certifications to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and their impact on career trajectories. Pratt is mentioned as offering a continuing education certificate in Sustainable Design, among other institutions, providing opportunities for designers to deepen their knowledge and signal their commitment to sustainability.
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of traditional seawalls in addressing rising sea levels and storm surges, especially in locations like Miami with high-value real estate. School of Architecture faculty members, Philip Parker and John Shapiro provide insights into the environmental, financial, and efficacy issues associated with seawalls.
Associate Professor of Photography Stephen Hilger wrote an essay for Full Bleed on a selection of books about Los Angeles histories that have influenced his work. “My photographs reflect the ways in which Los Angeles absorbs me. I rely on looking and recording to make both personal histories and larger histories visible,” he writes. “My approach is also inspired by shelves of books authored by photographers, artists, and writers who explore LA’s pasts.”
May 16, 2024
Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Enterprise Leadership Innocent Ekejiuba (MPS Arts and Cultural Management ’23) presented at the dmi Diversity in Design Conference in DC/Baltimore. In his presentation, Ekejiuba explored the question: “How do we create cultures of inclusion that leverage the power of community to lead as if life matters and address the crises we are facing?”
May 14, 2024
May 13, 2024
Joan Semmel, BFA Art Teacher Education ’63; MFA ’72, was featured in AnOther Magazine, Wallpaper, and Ocula on the occasion of her latest exhibition in Brussels. The 91-year-old figurative painter is lauded for “sex-positive paintings,” which “celebrat[e] natural urges which to this day are laden with shame and stigma,” writes Emily Steer in AnOther.
May 10, 2024
For Frieze, Theodora Skipitares, visiting professor of art and design education, reflects on puppetry, past projects, and her latest work, The Four Lives, which premiered in April at La MaMa.
May 09, 2024
Pratt’s BFA in Communications Design (emphasis in Graphic Design) was ranked #12 in TechGuide’s list of “The Best Bachelor’s in Graphic Design Degree Programs for 2024,” which recognizes an “unwavering commitment to academic excellence.” TechGuide considers factors such as tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, admission and graduation rates, and alumni success in its ranking process.
May 08, 2024
Pratt is named among the prettiest campuses in America by Architectural Digest: “Known for its architecture, interior design, and industrial design degrees, it’s no wonder the campus is stunning.”
May 07, 2024
Mentorship
Spring 2024
Pratt alumni on mentors and mentoring, and the advice that’s helped them through.
