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S. George Djorgovski, Lisa Mazzola, Sarah Meister, Sean Anderson, Paola Antonelli, Michelle Millar Fisher, Stephanie Kramer, Anna Burckhardt, Sophie Cavoulacos, Erica Papernik-Shimizu, Arièle Dionne-Krosnick, Christian Rattemeyer, and Lucy Gallun

Explore the art of our time through four of MoMA’s most popular courses: Modern Art & Ideas, Seeing Through Photographs, What Is Contemporary Art?, and Fashion as Design. Go behind the scenes at the Museum and inside the studios of artists, designers, architects, and other makers.

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Four courses

Modern Art & Ideas

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Modern Art & Ideas is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. You will look at art through a variety of themes, including Places and Spaces, Art and Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art and Society.

Seeing Through Photographs

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Taking, sharing, and viewing photographs has become second nature for many of us. This course aims to bridge the gap between seeing and understanding photographs by introducing a range of ideas, approaches, and technologies that inform their making.

What Is Contemporary Art?

What is contemporary art? This course examines works created since 1980 to answer this question. Artists, architects, and designers share their processes, materials, and inspirations. Explore 3D-printed sculptures, performances, portraits, and interventions in media. Gain a deeper understanding of contemporary art and its relevance to current issues.

Fashion as Design

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Fashion as Design examines garments and accessories from around the world, including kente cloth, denim, turtlenecks, swimwear, and 3D-printed dresses. Through these garments, students will explore the history, production, and cultural significance of clothing.

Learning objectives

  • Develop a deeper understanding of artists’ and designers’ processes, including modes of experimentation and responses to technological innovation.
  • Develop critical thinking and looking skills to understand how artists and designers respond to the social and cultural issues of their time.
  • Gain confidence in looking at and talking about modern and contemporary art and design, and find inspiration from art all around you.
  • Better comprehend the choices you make about fashion with respect to expression, identity, and issues such as labor practices and sustainability.

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