Rhode Island School of Design: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	RISD
Date	1877 - present
Notable Alumni	Dale Chihuly • Shahzia Sikander • Deana Lawson • Kara Walker • Julie Mehretu • Roz Chast • Gus Van Sant • Pia Camil • Roni Horn • Grace Lin • Taryn Simon • Jenny Holzer • Shepard Fairey • Seth MacFarlane • David Byrne • Arshile Gorky • Martha Coolidge • Yvonne Jacquette • Yvonne Jacquette

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