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Ellen Tani
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February 16, 2026
Exhibition, talk features influential artist Charles Gaines '67
Charles Gaines '67 MFA (art and design), a pivotal figure in the field of conceptual art, has an upcoming exhibition in RIT’s University Gallery that traces a loose arc of his career and illustrates his sustained interest in the lyrical potential of logical systems. He will also give a companion artist talk Thursday, March 26.
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December 27, 2023
Two Watershed Shows About 1993 Help Make Sense of 2023
The New York Times features Ellen Tani, assistant professor of art history, who co-curated the exhibition “RETROaction” with artist Charles Gaines ’67 MFA (art and design).
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September 15, 2023
Students are studying gardening, pirates, and art ‘younger than the internet’ in the classroom this fall
Gardening, piracy, and contemporary art are just three of the varied topics students will delve into over this semester as part of RIT’s General Education curriculum.
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August 30, 2023
New School of Design director, faculty hires ready for 2023-24 academic year
The College of Art and Design welcomes new hires to its faculty roster while longtime faculty Alex Lobos assumes a role as director of the School of Design.