Uthman Olowa

Uthman Olowa is a Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) with a dual background in engineering and architecture.

Education:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering (2016), Binghamton University
• M.Arch (2023), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

His creative practice spans architectural design and exhibition curation, focusing on contemporary spatial interventions and representation of Black designers. Work has been featured in institutional settings including RISD Architecture Triennials and New York-based group exhibitions.

Awards:

• Rising Black Designer Scholarship (Gensler)

Selected exhibitions:

• RISD Grad Show Online Exhibition
• RISD Architecture Triennial Scale to Fit, Providence
• Carr Haus + RISD Black Artists and Designers Exhibition, Providence
• Eclectic Zone, New York
• Fantasy In Color Exhibition, New York