#notable art

(Printed version of Academy alumnus Johnny Selman’s thesis project BBCx365. Source: www.79nm.com)

Congratulations to Academy of Art University alumnus Johnny Selman for his work featured on The New York Times list of notable art for 2016!

Selman graduated with his MFA from the School of Graphic Design in 2011. In addition to starting the New York-based Selman Design creative studio in 2013, he is a regular contributor to The New York Times and regularly has his editorial illustrations appear in sections of the paper.

For his thesis at the Academy, Selman showcased his BBCx365 project. The project included Selman ripping a page from the news every day for a year to create topical illustrations. BBCx365 earned Selman international recognition and an assignment for The New York Times Sunday Book Review section.

““This project became the constant in my life,” Selman said in an interview with the School of Graphic Design blog www.79nm.com. “Through sickness, vacation, injury, work and even a houseboat bachelor party—the daily design ritual was there like a backbone.”

After graduation, Selman held positions at Wolff Olins and Google Creative Lab before assembling a team of designers and producers at Selman Design.  

View some of Selman’s work on his website and follow Selman Design on Instagram @selmandesign.

Learn more about the Academy’s exciting Graphic Design programs and what our students are up to by visiting the Graphic Design blog.