Anna Tsouhlarakis

Artist transcends traditional notions of Native American art

July 9, 2024

Anna Tsouhlarakis was a self-described ā€œmath and science nerdā€ in high school, even representing the United States at the International Science and Engineering Fair in her senior year. But while studying at Dartmouth College, she took classes that interested her, particularly studio art and Native American Studies. ā€œThatā€™s where my heart wasā€”and still is,ā€ Tsouhlarakis says. Math and science nerds might not be expected to love art, but following her heartā€”and contravening stereotypesā€”was a wise choice.

Art History grad

Graduate finds her way in the ā€˜uncontrollable motion of lifeā€™

June 11, 2024

Ava Altenbern, who double-majored in biochemistry and art history, reflects on charting her path through a pandemic

Chris Sessions

Lassoing light and capturing the magic between horse and rider

March 19, 2024

Alumnus and professional photographer Chris Sessions explains how one of his first photo assignments 30 years ago in a CU Boulder class evolved into a cultural art exhibit.

Benjamin Burney

From Cleats to Canvas: Benjamin Burney's Transition from Athlete to Art Advocate

March 12, 2024

Benjamin Burney's eclectic career trajectory was not just about personal survival but about a deep-seated desire to make a meaningful impact through art. His journey was marked by continuous learning and adaptation, from navigating the complexities of business management during a pandemic to becoming the Creative Director of Zoid Art Haus to foster community through art.

Amy Hoagland

Sculpture and Post-Studio Practice Alumni Conversation

Alumna Amy Hoagland sits down with Professor Richard Saxton to talk about her recent projects after graduation

Anika Schulthess (left) and Virginia Morkin retrieving the plates they made

Form and function with a hummus appetizer

Nov. 21, 2023

Hands-on project lets CU Boulder intermediate ceramics students create functional and unique pieces for Boulderā€™s CafĆ© Aion restaurant

Abby Bennett

Abby Bennett (MFA 2015) brings public artwork into focus

Sept. 26, 2023

Master of Fine Arts alumna Abby Bennett has launched a successful career in the arts after graduation and now builds monumental public artworks around the world. Professor Yumi Janairo Roth sat down with Abby and talked with her about her time at CU Boulder and her career trajectory. What was...

Brianne Cohen Southeast Asia research

Eyeing environmental issues through a camera lens

June 6, 2023

For Brianne Cohen, assistant professor of contemporary art history at the University of Colorado Boulder, art is much more than an aesthetic: It can offer powerful commentary on the issues of the day and galvanize public opinion. "There is a question of compassion fatigue. If weā€™re barraged with all these images of atrocity and war and so forth, can we actually move as a public to effect change? So, thatā€™s the big question for me. Can they do that? I think that (the images) can.ā€

Brianne Cohen book

How art can mobilize ā€˜preventive publicsā€™ against barbarism

April 27, 2023

In her upcoming book, "Don't Look Away: Art, Nonviolence, and Preventive Publics in Contemporary Europe" (Duke University Press, May 2023) University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Brianne Cohen delves deeply into the role that art can play in creating public commitment to curbing structural violence in Europe.

Xiao Xiao Strong 2022

The King Awards: Long may they reign

April 11, 2023

The King Awards and Exhibition have been celebrating CU Boulder studentsā€™ artwork for more than a decade.

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