Cranbrook Academy of Art News
Andrew deRosa, 2D Design.
Here & Now: 2008 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art
April 19 - May 10, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, April 18, 6-8pm
Cranbrook Art Museum, all galleries
Cranbroook Art Museum
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Hao Wei Wu
Cell Phone Bracelet
2007
Cranbrook 3D Design department & Swarovski
Collaborate on crystals and consumer electronics in sponsored project
Swarovski sponsored an exciting collaboration with students in the 3D Design department, challenging them to re-think consumer electronics, using Crystallized--Swarovski Elements as inspiration. "The creative minds at Cranbrook were quick to turn to the worlds of fashion and art to fire their imagination. The resulting pieces ranged from crystal-bedecked speakers and a sparkling game console to a mobilephone that doubles as a bracelet...."
To read more on the project, please visit Swarovski Inspirations
Joshua Abelow. 2008.
Texas National 2008
Two Cranbrook students named winners
Congratulations to Joshua Abelow and Adrienne Brabham
Academy students Joshua Abelow and Adrienne Brabham were named winners of the 14th annual "Texas National 2008" competition and exhibition presented by the Stephen F. Austin (SFA) School of Art in Austin, Texas. Abelow, a second-year student in the Academy's Painting department received second place for his three-part painting series "Call Me." Brabham, a first-year student in Print Media, received Honorable Mention for "Help Across." This year, the competition received more than 400 entries from artists from across the United States. The exhibition runs through Sunday, May 18 at The Art Center @ The Old Opera House in Nacogdoches, TX.
For more information, please visit 2008 Texas National exhibition and competition
US News & World Report
Cranbrook Grabs Top Honors in "America's Best Graduate Schools"
Cranbrook Academy of Art is once again named the country’s top graduate-only Masters of Fine Arts program. The 2009 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” published by US News and World Report ranks the Academy fourth overall among the 220 Master of Fine Arts programs across the United States. Cranbrook’s departments are all ranked in the top ten for excellence in the survey’s “specialties” categories, including: Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design (2D Design), Industrial Design (3D Design), Metals/Jewelry (Metalsmithing), Painting, Photography, Printmaking (Print Media) and Sculpture (Cranbrook also offers a graduate degree in Architecture, but US News does not include this subject in its reviews). The US News and World Report rankings are based on a survey of art and design school deans, administrators and faculty completed every five years. Cranbrook Academy of Art has appeared at the top of the magazine’s rankings since they first appeared in 1990.
“The rankings indicate how our peers see us, which speaks very well of our programs, our artists-in-residence, and our students,” says Reed Kroloff, Director of Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum. “We are a small school with a unique program, so this is not only a complement, but a confirmation that Cranbrook remains a driving force in contemporary art, architecture, and design.”
Cranbrook is a true atelier, where ten Artists-in-Residence mentor 15 students each on a National Landmark campus designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Over its 75 years, the Academy’s alumni and faculty have included some of the country’s most renowned artists, architects and designers including the Saarinens, Harry Bertoia, Richard DeVore, Charles and Ray Eames, Maja Grotell, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larson, Daniel Libeskind, Tony Matelli, Hani Rashid, Marianne Strengell, Toshiko Takaezu, Lorraine Wild, and Anne Wilson.
ID magazine editor-in-chief Julie Lasky to give
2008 commencement address at 2 pm on Friday May, 9 in the Greek Theatre
Metropolis magazine ...
Artist-in-Residence Elliott Earls featured contributor in March 2008 issue
"Locals Flavors Typography"
The work above by Elliott Earls, head of the 2D Design Department, was featured in the March 2008 issue of Metropolis magazine. Elliott wrote, "in the year 2008 what could be more American? Black for oil and green for dollars, greenhouse gases and green technologies—all wrapped in computer-aided design and manufacturing."
connect to Metropolis Magazine...
Men's Vogue daily architecture blog features ... "Massie Appeal"
Following the work in progress by Architect-in-Residence William Massie
Installation and construction of American House 08 underway on the south lawn of Cranbrook Art Museum
William E. Massie—the award-winning Architect-in-Residence and Head of the Department of Architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art--has designed and is currently building a full-scale prefabricated house on the lawn of Cranbrook Art Museum. Constructed entirely within the architect’s cavernous studio in Pontiac then disassembled and moved to Cranbrook, the building will open to the public on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
An American House 08 embodies Massie’s innovative architectural practice through his use of computer-based fabrication technology for efficient, precise and customized buildings. The house, with its two glass elevations that unite the interior experience with the exterior landscape, is defined by a pair of volumetric anomalies that were intricately generated through a Computer Numerically Controlled machine. Massie uses the surface of these complex forms to capture light from multiple video projectors, creating a flexible ambient environment for the occupants.
Massie has become well known in the design world for exploring and inventing new technologies and applying them to the construction and design of buildings. In 2002, Massie was selected as the winner of the Museum of Modern Art’s Young Architects Program Competition and his work has been shown in leading museums around the world.
Watch this site for daily progress on American House 08.
last update 3/17/08.
Men's Vogue daily architecture blog
Detroit News: The Campaign for Cranbrook reaches $150 milion mark; fundraising will continue
With the extraordinary support of more than 10,000 donors, The Campaign for Cranbrook has surpassed $150 million, more than two years ahead of schedule. Fundraising efforts will continue through June 2010 in order to further Cranbrook’s strategic objectives.
Current students, alumni and faculty featured in Alma Mater exhibition at Kinkead Contemporary Gallery, Los Angeles
Kinkead Contemporary is presenting a group exhibition entitled "Alma Mater," highlighting an array of work by artists who at one time were, or currently are, members of the Cranbrook community of artists. The exhibition, running March 1-29, 2008, features work by current Artist-in-Residence Beverly Fishman, Head of the Painting Department, as well as nine painters and sculptors, who are either current students or alumni including: Trygve Faste, Samantha Fields, David Duncan Hendren, Erik Oost, Christian Tedeschi, Britten Tolliver, Andre Yi, and Tao Urban. Kinkead Contemporary is a new contemporary art gallery dedicated to emerging artists. The gallery was founded by collector John Kinkead, a graduate of Cranbrook Academy of Art. Kinkead Contemporary is located at 6029 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232.
Detroit News: "Student Chair Show Rocks"...Cultural Reporter Michael Hodges blogs on Cranbrook
"One of the hippest places to be in Greater Detroit last Friday was at the Forum Gallery at the Cranbrook Academy of Art...
Reviving a tradition started by legendary Cranbrook designers Charles and Ray Eames, there are now annual chair-design competitions -- and the results Friday night were provocative, amusing and every once in a while, downright practical...."
Link to Detroit News Architecture Blog...
Creating Velocity: The Academy's Artists-in-Residence featured in exhibition at the Community Arts@Paramount Gallery, March 7 - April 18, 2008.
The exhibition "Creating Velocity ," features work by nine Cranbrook Academy of Art Artists-in-Residence including: Randy Bolton, Elliott Earls, Iris Eichenberg, Beverly Fishman, Tony Hepburn, Scott Klinker, William Massie, Heather McGill and Mark Newport. The Community Arts@ Paramount Gallery is a 1400-sq.-ft. art gallery within the 4000-sq.-ft. Ron Rea-designed Ferndale branch of Paramount Bank. The gallery, a gift to the Ferndale and surrounding community, features dynamic curated exhibits of community interest and local talent. The Community Arts@ Paramount Gallery is located at 22635 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, Michigan. The gallery is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Link to Community Arts @ Paramount Gallery
Detroit News article features Knoll gift to Cranbrook Academy of Art ...
Cranbrook Educational Community Announces
$1 Million Gift from Knoll to Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Musem
Knoll Inc. -- internationally renowned for innovation in residential and corporate furniture and textiles-- has announced a $1 million gift to the Campaign for Cranbrook in support of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum. This gift, which supports endowment, preservation, renovation and other needs for the Academy and Art Museum, is the largest ever made to Cranbrook from Knoll. It recognizes Knoll's historical legacy and ties to Cranbrook: co-founder Florence Knoll Bassett (neé Schust) is an alumna of both the Cranbrook Kingswood School and the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Read the complete Detroit News article: Knoll gift benefits Cranbrook Academy of Art programs
Current Cranbrook Academy of Art Students featured in . . .
2008 Detroit Artists Market Annual Scholarship Awards & Exhibition
February 29 - April 5, 2008
The Detroit Artists Market proudly presents its 2008 Annual Detroit Artists Market Scholarship and Exhibition Program that includes the presentation of the scholarship awards to outstanding Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate students. The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) exhibition will present works by the three scholarship recipients along with the nine other student finalists and many distinguished alumni. The DAM exhibition will open on February 29, 2008 and run through April 5, 2008.
The Detroit Artists Market is located in the Detroit Cultural Center at 4719 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201; three blocks south of The Detroit Institute of the Arts, and one block east of Wayne State University. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the lot directly behind the DAM Gallery.
Cranbrook Academy of Art Students exhibiting: Elizabeth Alexander, Lucila Caro, Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann, Gemma Draper, Megan Heeres, Wei-Hui Hsu, Ji Eun Kim, Aaron Peterman, Mark Sengbusch, Iris Seo, Eric Steinberg, Comora Tolliver.
Cranbrook Academy of Art alumni and former faculty exhibiting include: Susan Aaron-Taylor, Patricia Roustemis Cardasis, Judy Eliyas, Todd Erickson, Narine Kchikian, Gerhardt Knodel, Jacque Liu, Glen Michaels, Stephanie Sarris, James Viste.
For more information, please visit . . .
Museum of New Art to Feature Student Work from the Cranbrook Academy of Art Photography Department...
"Side by Side: New Works from the Cranbrook Photography Studios"
March 8- April 11, 2008
The Museum of New Art, Detroit/Pontiac will feature student work by Cranbrook Academy of Art Masters of Fine Art (MFA) candidates in the exhibition “Side by Side: New Works from the Cranbrook PhotographyStudios."The exhibition will include works from fourteen artists whose research and current studio practice is based out of the Cranbrook photography program headed by Artist-in-Residence, David Hilliard. Worksinclude prints-on-paper, video, and installations that examine the boundless possibilities of contemporary photographic practice.
"Side by Side: New Works from the Cranbrook Photography Studios," will be on exhibit from Saturday, March 8 through Saturday, April 11,2008. The artists and Museum of New Art will host an opening receptionfrom 6pm until 9pm Saturday, March 8, 2008. Regular gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 6pm. Artists will host daily gallery hours. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm. The Museum of New Art is located at 7 North Saginaw Street in Pontiac, Michigan.
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Self-Similarity Model by Evan Larson
National Ornamental Metals Museum featuring Metalsmithing Department alumni in an exhibition exploring the impact of Cranbrook Academy of Art on the field of contemporary metalsmithing and design . . .
Equal Footing: Materials + Processes + Concepts
At the National Ornamental Metals Museum
Memphis, Tennessee
February 3 - April 13
Participating metalsmithing alumni: Danielle Allatta, John Andrew, Curtis Amira, Vivian Beer, Kristine Bolhuis, Harry Burdett, Alexandria Carrion, Tzu-Ju Chen, Clay Dillard, Peter Evonuk, John Falley, Dana Filbert, Mark Haines, Amy Haskins, Maya Kini, Evan Larson, Katie MacDonald, Brad Nichols, John Rais, Michael Rossi, Eric Ryser, Mary Savage, Eric Simmons, Josh Smith, James Thurman, Sarah Turner, Veleta Vancza, James Viste, Kai Wolter, Maegan Crowley and Richard Nelipovich
Founded in 1976, the National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only Museum in the Americas dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art and craft of fine metalwork.
Photo: Anthony Cotsifas
Men's Vogue, February 2008 issue features William Massie, Architect-in-Residence and Head of the Architecture Department . . .
Light and Magic
With laser-cutting technology and an impeccable sense of place, architect Bill Massie creates a futuristic upstate retreat. By David Hay
"When the New York design gallerist Greg Wooten asked Bill Massie to design an upstate retreat in Dutchess County, the 45-year-old architect agreed, but insisted the house conform to his own ideas about country life. For Massie, the head of the architecture department at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, an exalted post once held by Charles Eames..."
Detroit Free Press previews Cranbrook Academy of Art student collaboration . . .
Exhibit shows old, unloved library books in a new way
February 8, 2008
By Emila Askari
"Let's face it: Even the most popular libraries have some books on the back shelves or in the basement that no one ever wants to read. At the Bloomfield Township Public Library, Karen Imarisio decided to do something creative with those books: turn them into art. The result is an exhibit of 60 works made from books opening today at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and the Cranbrook Art Academy's student gallery. It's titled "Un-shelved: An Altered Book Project.' "
2008 Whitney Biennial to include work by Jon Brumit, Painting Department alumni . . .
Jon Brumit
Selected for 2008 Whitney Biennial
Opening March 6
The curatorial team for the 2008 Whitney Biennial has selected 81 artists for the exhibition including Cranbrook Academy of Art Painting Department alumni Jon Brumit . The Biennial opens at the Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street, on March 6, and runs through June 1, 2008.
More information here...
