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NYU Steinhardt's 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions Feature Emerging Artists in Two-Part Greenwich Village Show

exhibition · 2026-03-26

NYU Steinhardt's Department of Art and Art Professions and 80WSE Gallery are presenting the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions in New York's Greenwich Village. The showcase consists of two distinct parts: 'Hoodwinked' runs from April 1 to April 18, featuring artists Nicholas Koby, Richard Medina, Roselynn Sadaghiani, Mario Saponaro, and Brooke Schneider. 'Eggshells' is scheduled from May 6 to May 23, with works by Ariel Barish, Christopher Chan, Mélanie Dumas, Roxie de Là, and Fan Qi. These presentations mark the conclusion of the students' intensive graduate studies within an interdisciplinary program that fosters collaboration with faculty and art professionals. The exhibitions are viewable at 80WSE Gallery on Washington Square East.

Key facts

  • The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions are presented by NYU Steinhardt and 80WSE Gallery.
  • The exhibition is split into two parts: 'Hoodwinked' and 'Eggshells'.
  • 'Hoodwinked' is on view from April 1 to April 18, 2026.
  • 'Eggshells' is on view from May 6 to May 23, 2026.
  • The shows feature works by ten emerging artists from the MFA program.

Entities

Artists

  • Nicholas Koby
  • Richard Medina
  • Roselynn Sadaghiani
  • Mario Saponaro
  • Brooke Schneider
  • Ariel Barish
  • Christopher Chan
  • Mélanie Dumas
  • Roxie de Là
  • Fan Qi

Institutions

  • NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
  • 80WSE Gallery

Locations

  • New York City
  • Greenwich Village

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