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Art at 100, Across Cultures and Time
The Department of Art marks a century from its founding academic year with a program of public events including exhibitions, artist talks, and panel discussions that look to both the past and future of art practice and pedagogy at Cornell AAP.
Remembering Frances M. "Franny" Shloss (B.Arch. '45), 1923–2022
From uniquely challenging beginnings as an architecture student to her enduring dedication to her alma mater, AAP remembers Franny Shloss by her legacy of determination, generosity, and her artist's soul.
View architect David Benn's (B.Arch. '74) contributions to revitalizing Baltimore through his work in the AAP Alumni Archive.
The AAP Alumni Archive features artist Louise Lawler (B.F.A. '69), recalling her time as an art student at Cornell and getting started as an artist in New York City.
The AAP Alumni Archive showcases the work of multifaceted designer and innovator in the field of architecture Chauncey Jones (B.Arch. '74).
Art Remix: Transforming Familiar Artwork Through Collage
The AAP Alumni Archive showcases the work of Joel Carreiro (B.F.A. '71).
A Mediator for Environmental Cleanup
View the work and environmental legacy of Susan Boyle (M.R.P. '82) in the AAP Alumni Archive.
Explore Henry Richardson's (B.Arch. '68, M.Arch. '70, M.R.P. '71) life's work that uses design to "translate community ideas" in the AAP Alumni Archive.
Explore artist James Siena's (B.F.A. '79) experiences at Cornell and beyond in the AAP Alumni Archive.
Mending Baltimore's Urban Fabric
View architect Diane Cho's (B.Arch. '73) contributions to rebuilding the fabric of Baltimore in the AAP Alumni Archive.
Following two years of extraordinary effort and resolve, flexibility, imagination, and creativity fuel the upcoming semester.
Helena Rong: Potentials for Surgical Urbanism
Actar's urbanNext has published a project by Helena Rong (B.Arch. '17) on urban development in Sao Paolo, excerpted from Cornell Journal of Architecture 11: Fear edited by Associate Professor Val Warke. CJOA 12 is expected soon.
Cornell Launches $5B Campaign 'To Do the Greatest Good'
The major fundraising campaign aims to shape Cornell as the model university for the 21st century & beyond, building on its foundation of world-class academics, research, & engagement — in the words of founder Ezra Cornell, "To Do the Greatest Good."
Fundraising Campaign Includes Focus On Affordability
Cornell is launching a sweeping new initiative aimed at making its education even more accessible to the most talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The AAP Alumni archive features artist Stephen Ellis (B.F.A. '73), recalling his time as an art student at Cornell and getting started as an artist in New York City.
Anderson Named Faculty Director of Cornell AAP's Bachelor of Architecture Program
Sean Anderson (B.Arch./B.S. HAUD '96) joins the Department of Architecture at the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning as Associate Professor and incoming Director of the B.Arch. Program.
Urbanization and The Challenge of Water Access
During Cornell's June 11 Virtual Reunion, an expert panel that included Professor Victoria Beard, CRP, discussed challenges of the next three decades in The Future of Cities, moderated by NPR's David Folkenflik '91.
AAP Faculty, Students, and Alumni at the 2021 Venice Biennale of Architecture
AAP faculty, alumni, and students explore "How Will We Live Together?", the question proposed by the 17th International Venice Biennale of Architecture. Postponed one year by the pandemic, the comprehensive international exhibition opens on May 22.
Learn more about the work of renowned sculptor Joel Perlman (B.F.A. '65) in the AAP Alumni Archive.
M. Arthur "Art" Gensler Jr., 1935–2021
Alumnus, benefactor, and friend of Cornell and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning M. Arthur "Art" Gensler Jr. (B.Arch. '58) passed away on Monday, May 10.
