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From Bold Suffragette to Betty Crocker
An SAIC alum and women’s rights activist created the first face of the iconic fictional homemaker.
The Dean of African American Artists
William Edouard Scott (SAIC 1904–07) redefined the ways African Americans were portrayed in art.
South Carolina Storyteller
Jonathan Green (BFA 1982) vividly depicts the culture and landscape of the Low Country through his narrative paintings.
The Human Figure
SAIC alum and teacher John Vanderpoel significantly influenced O’Keeffe and the field of figure drawing.
Jeff Koons Returns to SAIC
The 150th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecturer talks about his career, exalts the Chicago Imagists, and sings some Led Zeppelin.
Imagist Painter, Intuitive Collector
An acclaimed Chicago Imagist, Roger Brown (BFA 1968, MFA 1970) collected flea market objects and created paintings that served as social and cultural commentaries of the day.
The Hull House Artist
In 1892 SAIC alum and faculty member Enella Benedict founded the Art School at the Hull House.
Jeff Koons: 150th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecturer
Internationally acclaimed sculptor, painter, and alum Jeff Koons (SAIC 1975–76, HON 2008) will discuss his work on the occasion of SAIC’s 150th Anniversary.
Chris Ware: Bill and Stephanie Sick Visiting Professor in Conversation with Hamza Walker
Award-winning cartoonist and author Chris Ware (SAIC 1991–93) will discuss his work with curator Hamza Walker.
Mr. Chicago
One of the Chicago Imagists, Ed Paschke (BFA 1961, MFA 1970, HON 1990) was once described as "a formalist in wolf's clothing."
The Jazz Age Modernist
Archibald Motley, Jr. (1914–18, HON 1980) used his art to portray the vibrancy and vitality of African American culture.
The Post-Black Artist
Rashid Johnson (SAIC 2003–04) draws upon materials and visual sources to explore how cultural experiences shape African Americans.
Artistic Advice
SAIC alum Joe Zucker (DIP 1964, MFA 1966, HON 2013) offers advice to young artists, emphasizing the importance of an arts education that spans varying fields and genres.
SAIC at the 2014 Whitney Biennial
A record number of SAIC alumni and faculty members took part in the 2014 Whitney Biennial.
Influencer of Imagists
Ray Yoshida (BFA 1953) was an alum, educator, and key influence on the Chicago Imagists.
Picture of Ivan Albright
Ivan Albright (SAIC 1919–23, HON 1977) combined extreme detail and garish color contrasts to develop a magic realism.
The Regionalist
In the early 20th century, Grant Wood (SAIC 1913–16) was the visual spokesman for rural America.
The Mother of American Modernism
Georgia O'Keeffe (SAIC 1905–06, HON 1967) pioneered modern art with her large-scale paintings of natural forms and flowers.
The Man Behind the Monopoly Man
SAIC alum “F.O.” Alexander illustrated the board game and its well-known characters.