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Augustus Saint Gaudens Award

Lee Krasner A’29

Lee Krasner A’29 Lenore Krasner was born in Brooklyn, on October 27, 1908.  Her parents, Joseph and Anna Weiss Krassner, immigrated to the U.S. from a village near Odessa, Russia.  Lenore was the next...

Read more March 20, 2016 at 12:31 am

Lois Dodd, A’48

Lois Dodd, A’48 Lois Dodd grew up in Montclair, NJ and studied art at The Cooper Union.  She lives in both New York City and in Maine.  She is well know for her paintings...

Read more March 6, 2016 at 4:30 pm

Ralphael Soyer, A 1917

  Ralphael Soyer, A 1917 Ralphael Soyer was an urban realist painter who created oil paintings, water colors, and lithographs, often of New York City street scenes. He also painted portraits and illustrated books....

Read more February 6, 2016 at 12:08 am

Seymour Chwast, A’51

Seymour Chwast, A’51 Seymour Chwast, Art 1951, was born in 1931.  He is a co-founder of Push Pin Studios and is a noted designer, illustrator and innovator whose work has appeared on the covers...

Read more December 25, 2015 at 1:46 pm

Roy DeCarava A’ 40

Roy DeCarava, A’40, Roy Rudolph DeCarava, Art 1940, was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Harlem, NY.  Roy DeCarava began his art career as a sign painter for the Depression-era Works Progress Administration.  He was...

Read more December 24, 2015 at 12:56 pm

John Berg A’53

      John Berg, A’53 John Berg A’83, was born in Brooklyn January 12, 1932.  He attended Erasmus Hall High School. He drew cartoons for the school newspaper. He attended The Cooper Union...

Read more December 15, 2015 at 12:06 am

Eleanore Pettersen AR’41

Eleanore Pettersen AR’41 was a pioneer in the field of architecture. Following graduation, Pettersen apprenticed under legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright until 1943. In 1950, Pettersen became one of the first women licensed as...

Read more September 15, 2015 at 9:03 pm

Carin Goldberg, A’75

Carin Goldberg, A’75 Carin Goldberg A’75 is a graphic designer, publication designer and brand consultant. After graduating from The Cooper Union, she worked as a staff designer at CBS Television, CBS Records and Atlantic...

Read more July 25, 2015 at 11:33 pm

George Segal, A’42

 Alumni Profile — George Segal, A’44 George Segal grew up in The Bronx.  Initially, he worked in paint and pastels, but began doing sculpture in 1950’s.  During his early professional life he taught art...

Read more June 28, 2015 at 10:43 pm

William King, A’48

William King, A’48 William King, Art 1948, is a sculptor known for his work with the human figure. In the 1940’s King moved to New York to study art at Cooper Union and the...

Read more May 25, 2015 at 1:54 pm
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Upcoming Events

  • 2026 CUAA Awards Ceremony
    March 26, 2026

Alumni News

  • Lee Krasner A’29 is part of a joint exhibit opening on October 4, 2026 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. March 1, 2026
  • Devlin Claro (Resetar) A’17, Louis Osmosis (Chan) A’18, Nickola Alysia Pottinger A’08, Kenneth Tam A’04, and Chong Gu AR’20 are chosen for show at MoMA PS! February 27, 2026
  • Shigeru Ban AR’84 is the winner of the 2026 AIA Gold Award February 27, 2026
  • Skylar Eiskowitz ME’19 chosen as one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30. February 4, 2026
  • Alexa West Art’17 is featured in “Best Dance Performances of 2025.” February 4, 2026

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