The Los Angeles Times Interviews SAIC Alum Kori Newkirk

Artist Kori Newkirk in his studio in downtown Los Angeles. The longtime L.A. artist has an exhibit of new works on view at Roberts & Tilton in Culver City through Feb. 6. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kori Newkirk (BFA 1993) talks about where he gets his inspiration, ranging from Venus Williams to pita bread. The Los Angeles-based artist currently has a solo show at Roberts & Tilton in Culver City.

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For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program ranked number two in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world, and adults, teens, and kids in our Continuing Studies classes have the opportunity to explore their creative sides, build portfolios, and advance their skills. Notable alumni and faculty include Georgia O’Keeffe, Nick Cave, David Sedaris, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Jeff Koons.

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The Los Angeles Times Interviews SAIC Alum Kori Newkirk

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