This series of printed publications was initiated in 2017 and features the work of each recently graduated MFA class.

Often distributed for free at public School of Art events, these publications are also made available through the Yale University Library System.

Featuring the work of the 2020 MFA graduates

Body of Work: Yale School of Art MFA 2020

Published 2021

Body of Work showcases the collected work of the graduating MFA class of 2020, and marks the fourth installment of Yale School of Art’s all-school MFA book series. Featuring an afterword by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, and written contributions from Steven Rodriguez and Nicholas Weltyk, both Graphic Design ‘20; Carly Sheehan, Painting/Printmaking '20; Angela Chen, Photography '20; and David Roy, Sculpture '20.

Edited by Willis Kingery, Graphic Design '19; Designed by Bryant Wells, Graphic Design '20; cover illustrations by Timothy Brawner, Painting/Printmaking '20.

304 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-07-3

Featuring the work of the 2019 MFA graduates

Body of Work: Yale School of Art MFA 2019

Published 2020

Featuring a foreword by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, and written contributions from Emma Gregoline, Graphic Design ‘19; Emile Mausner, Painting/Printmaking '19; Genesis Báez, Photography '19; and Alfredo Diaz, Sculpture '19; Body of Work showcases the collected work of the graduating MFA class of 2019, and marks the third installment of Yale School of Art’s all-school MFA book series.

Edited by Willis Kingery, Graphic Design '19; Edi Dai, Painting/Printmaking '19; and David Knowles, Graphic Design '19.

256 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-02-8

Featuring the work of the 2018 MFA graduates

Yale School of Art MFA 2018

Published 2019

Featuring a foreword by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, and written contributions from Bryce Wilner, Graphic Design ‘18; Ernest A. Bryant III, Painting/Printmaking '18; and Ian Page, Sculpture '18; this publication showcases the collected work of the graduating MFA class of 2018, and marks the second installment of Yale School of Art’s all-school MFA book series.

Edited by Ayham Ghraowi, Graphic Design '17; Designed by Hrefna Sigurðardóttir, Graphic Design '18; Cover image: Dan Swindel, Photography '18, Untitled (2019).

256 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-00-4

Featuring the work of the 2017 MFA graduates

Yale School of Art MFA 2017

Published 2018

Featuring opening remarks by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, and written contributions from Gerald Sheffield, Painting/ Printmaking ‘17, Lucy Lindsey, Sculpture '17, Chase Booker, Graphic Design '17; this publication showcases the collected work of the graduating MFA class of 2017 and initiated the annual publishing program in the first year of Marta Kuzma’s appointment as Dean.

Design and editing by Ben Ganz and Ayham Ghraowi, both Graphic Design '17. Publication wrapper by Wes Larios, Painting/Printmaking '17.

248 pages

yale school of art commencement

This booklet series publishes the speeches by speakers invited by the Dean on the occasion of the commencement of students receiving their MFA degrees from graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

Published bi-annually and launched with Fred Moten’s 2018 commencement address, the series is intended to provide a reflection on the two years that defined the recently graduated class.

Efforts are currently being undertaken to make these publications publicly accessible.

Now Dig This by Greg Tate

Published 2021

Now Dig This marks the continuation of Yale School of Art Commencement—a series that publishes the speeches by speakers invited by the Dean on the occasion of the commencement of students receiving their MFA degrees from graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

Our guest speaker in May 2021 was Greg Tate.

The class of 2021 representative student speaker was Amina Ross, Sculpture ‘21, featuring a preamble by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma.

Edited by Willis Kingery, Graphic Design '19. Designed by Bianca Ibarlucea, Graphic Design '21.

74 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-09-7

Art Dwells in the Present by Gregg Bordowitz

Published 2020

Featuring a preamble by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, Art Dwells in The Present marks the continuation of Yale School of Art Commencement—a series that publishes the speeches by speakers invited by the Dean on the occasion of the commencement of students receiving their MFA degrees from graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

Our guest speaker in May 2020 was Gregg Bordowitz.

Fragmental editing by Angie Keefer, BA ‘99, and Willis Kingery, Graphic Design '19. Designed by Jinu Hong, Graphic Design '20, and Tuan Quoc Pham, Graphic Design '20.

30 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-06-6

Sermon of the Nonresponse by Fred Moten

Published 2018

Featuring a preamble by Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean and Professor of Art Marta Kuzma, Sermon of the Nonresponse marked the inauguration of Yale School of Art Commencement—a series that publishes the speeches by speakers invited by the Dean on the occasion of the commencement of students receiving their MFA degrees from graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

Our guest speaker in May 2018 was Fred Moten.

Edited by Ayham Ghraowi, Graphic Design ‘17. Designed by Bryce Wilner, Graphic Design '18.

30 pages, ISBN: 978-1-948891-04-2