The Art of Instagram: An Interview with the Creators of Coastermatic

The Art of Instagram: An Interview with the Creators of Coastermatic

May 7, 2013

Current MFA Interaction Design Department students Tom Harman and Tash Wong have come up with an innovative way to use Instagram. Coastermatic, which they originally conceptualized in response to a class assignment, allows Instagram users to have their images emblazoned on stone coasters, and aside from making for eye-catching housewares, the project has also grabbed the attention of TechCrunch, Dwell, Swiss Miss, and many others. SVA Close Up recently caught up with the duo to learn more. Continue Reading…

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Rolling Stone’s Greil Marcus: A Q&A with SVA’s 2013 Commencement Speaker

May 6, 2013
Distinguished journalist and cultural critic Greil Marcus has accepted SVA’s invitation to speak at this year’s commencement exercises, which take place on Thursday, May 9, 1pm, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue Reading…
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SVA’s Leonard S. Marcus Moderates Talk for ‘Picture This!’ Series

SVA’s Leonard S. Marcus Moderates Talk for ‘Picture This!’ Series

May 3, 2013

On Monday, May 13, 6:30pm at the SVA Theatre, MFA Visual Narrative Department faculty member Leonard S. Marcus will moderate what’s sure to be a lively discussion on the art of creating children’s books. Continue Reading…

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