<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AANYAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alumni Association of the New York Academy of Art (AANYAA) works to support and enrich the alumni community of the New York Academy of Art.]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/weblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:05:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aanyaa.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[INSPIRATION &#38; INFRINGEMENT IN THE AGE OF AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[PASSCODE     6Be#7M4$​ MEETING SUMMARY ​ The Alumni Association of the New York Academy of Art hosted a panel discussion on "Inspiration and Infringement in the Age of AI," featuring legal experts Anna Kraske and Stephanie Drawdy. The panelists explored copyright law, fair use, and the challenges artists face with AI-generated works. They discussed recent court cases involving famous artists like Jeff Koons and the implications of AI for creative practice. The conversation touched on topics...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/age-of-ai-kraske-drawdy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6999d02033aebccb4866b018</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Practices]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:35:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_84d4a4cb02ca461eabd01a50e575a410~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE COLLECTOR'S EYE: How Art Finds Its Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to this dynamic panel of passionate art collectors share their philosophies, how they connect with artists, and the ways they make purchasing decisions. From gallery openings and dinners to studio visits and even direct acquisitions, panelists will reveal the many paths that shape their collections. Gain invaluable insights into the art ecosystem from the collector’s perspective.]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/collectors-kennedy-cohen-corkin-gaulin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6999dc8f33aebccb4866ce88</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Practices]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_2a2661a6bcb0443e8f7b0e510d83c9f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: TYLONN SAWYER]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being Black, male, queer, and from Detroit, a major city with a rich history and culture, creates a unique lens through which I view the world. My work is informed by history, race, politics, and pop culture. So highlighting the histories, contributions, and challenges of Black people within the context of this country is the foundation on which my is built.]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-tylonn-sawyer-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6980c4a5e90da4b7522bbf4b</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:57:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_5bc20e65f9d34e8babd76196ec232642~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: CAMILLA ANCILOTTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based in Rome, Camilla Ancilotto (MFA 1999) creates playful, interactive sculptures that invite people to touch, rotate, and explore them. Her work bridges painting and sculpture, encouraging direct engagement rather than passive viewing. ]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-camilla-ancilotto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fcf5cba51f8a929289efd0</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:29:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_196dcdd1d9024da3b7532567a03d6a90~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_852,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: ADAM LUPTON]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this intersection of printmaking and painting that I work in, there’s a constant searching and trial that happens in finding ...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-adam-lupton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e9d6808c06193cc9758f3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_9e3d20adafe94a7db4b64b89a95b96a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: BENJAMIN STAKER]]></title><description><![CDATA[What role does experimentation play in your artistic development? I was once told I’m not happy unless I’m slightly uncomfortable, I...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-benjamin-staker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ce3955f52fd0b1f3d51370</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:56:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_7ed5c2ee25134413b960d6592a4b69ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: STEPHANIE DESHPANDE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Price (2019) asked Stephanie Deshpande (1999) some questions to share with you... What role does experimentation play in your...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-stephanie-deshpande</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660e9530ac7eb98fc856b25d</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_e45c5215212b4d54af6e59ee70e6cde2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: ANDRAE GREEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Price (2019) asked Andrae Green (2008) some questions to share with you... What role does experimentation play in your artistic...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-andrae-green</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66004d7e22111427ed81fe25</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:08:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_af4d1a4ed75443d3ae607dbf5ca6e907~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_896,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ericpriceny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: BRENDAN SULLIVAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Brendan Sullivan (2018) to explore what Brendan sees: a glance at home plate, and then eyes...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-brendan-sullivan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6537eb6e4a0ec2f980551254</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:36:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_963e75d518bc4bc081849c8ba2d85239~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_903,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Questions for Alumni with Oluwatosin Adesanya-Olaleye, Joan Blair, Kathy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published in the Academy's bulletin (first appearing July 12, 2023)  , the Academy asks ten questions about what's going on in the minds and studios of their alumni. ​ OLUWATOSIN ADESANYA-OLALEYE JOAN BLAIR KATHY BUIST CLASS OF 2020 2019 1996 In which city do you currently reside? 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Frankfurt, Germany NYC Dubai, UAE Louisville, KY Who is your favorite artist at the moment? Otto Marseus van Schrieck Just one? Judith Linhares, Sally Saul, Lou Fratino, Luchita Hurtado Teresa Lanceta...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/10-questions_weiss_horing_razko_gibson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d15874e118c05cd636d917</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><category><![CDATA[Academy Bulletin]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_da4fc2f436e4494487a59dea292c327f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NYAA Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Questions for Alumni with Alaina Plowdrey, Elena Rodz, Garrett Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published in the Academy's bulletin (first appearing August 3, 2022 )  , the Academy asks ten questions about what's going on in the minds and studios of their alumni. ​ ALAINA PLOWDREY ELENA RODZ GARRETT COOK CLASS OF 2011 2011 2014 In which city do you currently reside? Pensacola, FL Corpus Christi, TX Philadelphia, PA Who is your favorite artist at the moment? Njideka Akunyili Crosby All the Wyeths T. Allen Lawson What was the last exhibition you saw? "By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/10-questions_plowdrey_rodz_cook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d249711c02d68f979644d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><category><![CDATA[Academy Bulletin]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_530a195947d14c1ebc916a7e489a38a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NYAA Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: MARK OPIRHORY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Mark Opirhory (2009) to walk a little while with Mark through his world.  ]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-mark-opirhory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628b8d5c298d693986a3767e</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_b32dce4c144e465c9805a3eafda72b42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_746,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: ELENA RODZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Elena Rodz (2011) to talk about how she is curating her career. ]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-elena-rodz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62842dbc1e06f31f4cc5943d</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:23:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_ed35ee724b0e4299a3935996f998e20b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_878,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: PATRIZIA VIGNOLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Patrizia Vignola (1993) to talk about personal and professional growth. What are you currently...]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-patrizia-vignola</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61eac199728cbf00164e9c4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:10:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_b63f044455a24b13b43346add6f99e63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_928,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: ZACHARY LANK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed AANYAA's new (as of 2021) treasurer, Zachary Lank (2018) to ask him a few questions: ]]></description><link>https://www.aanyaa.org/post/alumni-spotlight-zachary-lank</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6162e8b5eaf28a00169be9ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/74226a_88251289c577494aafd3b11dc0889ad3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charis Carmichael Braun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: JESSE STERN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charis Carmichael Braun (2008) interviewed Jesse Stern (2012) to see what kind of details he's recently been focusing on. 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