Rhode Island School of Design

The College Presidency That Comes with a 25 Room Mansion

When Crystal Williams became president of Rhode Island School of Design, she moved into a Colonial Revival mansion and rolled up her sleeves.

By Eve M. Kahn and Jillian Freyer

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From D.C. to the Venice Biennale: Liz Collins Finds New Recognition

Venues across the U.S. and beyond are giving Liz Collins, who first found fame as a fashion designer, the art-world recognition that had eluded her.

By Laura van Straaten

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Michael Leva, Who Found Fashion Fame Early, Is Dead at 62

Known for sophisticated and wearable clothes, he was among a crop of young designers celebrated in the late 1980s. He went on to consult for fashion companies.

By Penelope Green

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Marc Harrison’s Universal Design Home Gets Restored

Half a century ago, Marc Harrison built a prototype for a home that would accommodate people of all ages and abilities. Now his daughter has restored it.

By Penelope Green