"It's been a long time since I've read a book about a major artist that is as much fun — that communicates as much excitement as the author feels for his subject..."
Read more of NPR's review of Professor of Writing Robert Polito's "After the Flood: Inside Bob Dylan's Memory Palace:"
Parsons has been named the top art and design school in the country, according to the definitive QS World Rankings, and is #3 globally. This year, Parsons also ranks 8th in top History of Art programs. Read more about what sets Parsons apart and the QS World Rankings:
Come hear Russian author Egana Djabbarova discuss her riveting new book MY DREADFUL BODY with New York Times columnist and Hofstra Professor Rhonda Garelick @rhondakg.bsky.social, Wed., April 15, 6 p.m. @thenewschool.bsky.social in NYC. Free registration here:
event.newschool.edu/mydreadfulbody
During the performance of The Silent Serenade by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, two actors wearing black uniforms hold a golden picture frame. Another actor in a white uniform leans through the frame while singing and holding a crumpled up newspaper. Photo by Maria Baranova.
“Winningly melodic, rhythmically crisp and successfully funny.”
Mannes Opera’s production of The Silent Serenade by Erich Wolfgang Korngold gave its English-language U.S. premiere this weekend. Read the full New York Times review: lnkd.in/ec8JcTEn
Stream the show on demand March 23–24 at 4 PM EST
The Parsons x Adobe Not Generated Creative AI Lab is an application-based learning experience taking place March 27 & 28. Open to current New School students, the lab is designed to support hands-on experimentation, critical reflection, and responsible engagement with generative tools. Join the virtual session on Friday, February 27 12:00p.m. EST to learn more about this opportunity. The deadline to apply for the Lab is Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Register for the info session on the Creative AI Lab, an application-based experience taking place March 27 & 28 for current students. The deadline to apply is March 1 at 11:59pm
event.newschool.edu/notgenerated...
Catherine Telford Keogh sits in a museum space surrounded by elements of her artwork. She wears a black shirt with a dove printed on it and black pants. Photo by Em Joseph, provided courtesy the artist.
Excited to announce Catherine Telford Keogh, Parsons Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, was selected as the recipient of the Guggenheim Museum's inaugural $50,000 Jack Galef Visual Arts Award, which recognizes exceptional talent demonstrating innovation and vision.
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Tony Hawk, Alexis Sablone, and Jerry Hsu joined students in the Visual Aesthetics of Skateboarding class to discuss the production of stake videos. Dig into the details of the conversation:
www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/ska...
Fred Hochberg, former Dean of Milano, wrote about concrete steps Congress can take now to address rising housing costs for home-buyers in the LA Times. Read the full article:
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Campus is closed today. Classes, activities and meetings are canceled. Residence Halls remain open, & public areas of the UC are open from 7:30am to 12am as shelter. Dining services will operate on a modified schedule from 10:00am. Please check for the latest updates on our status page.
Explore the first event which is open to New School students, faculty, and alumni. The Symposium is a half-day, in-person gathering featuring a panel discussion, hands-on workshops, and live demos to examine creativity, authorship, and responsibility with AI.
event.newschool.edu/notgenerated...
The official "Not Generated" logo. The text is stacked into a square. "Not" is red fading to purple in color, and "Generated" is in white. Beneath "Not Generated" are the official Parsons School of Design and Adobe logos.
Sharing Not Generated, a new collab between Adobe and Parsons School of Design exploring how creators can position generative AI in their process and how questions of ethics, authorship, responsibility, and intention inform creative decision-making.
event.newschool.edu/notgenerated...
Tithi Arekar, New School alum, stands on Broadway in New York City. She wears a dress made of recovered saris that she sewed and knitted into a structural, floor-length gown.
We are excited to recognize alum Tithi Arekar for winning first prize in the 2025 Luxembourg Art Prize. Her work explores the intersection of craft, memory, and cultural heritage by using repurposed saris. Her recognized installation is an immersive structure made of knitted and stitched saris.