CLASS NOTES

Joseph Burchfield '68

Joseph Burchfield A'68 opens up his studio to the public as part of Gowanus Open Studios. Join for a special weekend of art, conversation, and creativity. Step inside the studios, see works in progress in the space where they are created, and enjoy a behind the scenes look at the artistic process. Also, the occasion offers a rare opportunity to meet the artist in an informal setting.

Olivia van Kuiken A'19

Olivia van Kuiken A'19 has a solo show up with Matthew Brown gallery in Manhattan from September 5 through October 18th. More information available here. 

Robert Florczak A'72

Robert Florczak has published a new book Good Art/Bad Art with Skyhorse Publishing. More information about the book is available here. 

Marla Hoffman A'67

Marla Hoffman A'67 will be showing recent monotypes and mixed media on paper in a group exhibit at Artifact Projects, 155 Suffolk Street, NYC.

The opening is on Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5-7:30pm. The show will run through November 1.

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  • “My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”

  • From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.

  • Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.