“It’s bigger than black and white, it’s a problem with the whole way of life.” The lyric comes from rapper Lil Baby’s recent single “The Bigger Picture,” a protest anthem and social commentary track speaking against police brutality and racial injustice. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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June 10, 6:50 pm
Creators turn to art as a form of activism to support Black Lives Matter movement
Artists using a variety of mediums are harnessing their talents as a form of activism for the Black Lives Matter movement. Second-year African American studies student Jessica Jackson is creating pieces that she hopes will bring visibility to the Black community. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
By Vivian Xu
The paintbrush is just as mighty as the pen or the sword. Artists both within and outside of the UCLA community are taking advantage of their creative skill sets to support the Black Lives Matter movement, which has become increasingly active following the death of George Floyd.
Arts, Lifestyle
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June 29, 3:34 pm
Design media arts student hopes to better represent mental health in new video game
Emily Teng hopes that “Little By Little By Little,” she can get her audience through each day with empathy and compassion. While a majority of the country has been social distancing for the better part of three months, mental health has only been a small part of the global conversation on the effects of quarantine. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 29, 2:22 pm
Music Preview: Upcoming album releases to heat up summer with fresh themes, new sounds
As students are being released from their academic demands, artists are also gearing up to release several new albums set to hit airwaves this season. So while switching out closets with fresh summer clothes, it’s also the perfect time to trade in pop hits from the spring – like Lady Gaga’s “Chromatica” – for some sunny new tracks. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 26, 4:58 pm
Album review: Imagery, personality on ‘Women in Music Pt. III’ mark evolution of HAIM’s sound
The Haim sisters are no strangers to bearing their deepest feelings to the backdrop of lush guitars, throbbing bass and rumbling drums. But the evident maturation of their nostalgic ’70s pop-rock sound – along with some simply incredible vocal moments and reflective lyrics throughout – makes “Women in Music Pt. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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June 26, 1:46 pm
Entertainment design panel series spotlights professional experiences in industry
UCLA’s inaugural design panel series is bringing industry insights straight to one’s computer. As a new extension of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s annual national entertainment design showcase, the first of the three-part panel series, UCLA Design Showcase West Salons, was released last Saturday. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 22, 3:43 pm
Second Take: It’s time for Hollywood to scrap simplistic, idealized TV portrayals of police
Hollywood has helped craft a particular cultural image of the police – just, diligent and trustworthy – but it’s overdue for a rewrite. The recent Black Lives Matter protests have brought about a necessary reckoning with institutional racism and policing in every corner of our culture. Read more...
Arts, Music
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June 22, 12:44 pm
UCLA summer intensive passes on musical, technical skills to young jazz players
The “Global Jazz: Ongoing Conversations” summer intensive is taking tactile education and musical performance online. The weeklong program for high school students, which begins Monday, will be taught online by graduates of UCLA’s Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance as well as campus faculty. Read more...