Sunday, April 26

Films experiment with the absurd

At just 32 years old, Israeli artist Keren Cytter's portfolio is one of impressive proportions. With more than 50 video art works, three novels and a theatrical performance under her belt, she thrives on the creative process. Read more...

Photo: A still from Keren Cytter’s exhibit, which features experimental films inspired by the absurdist genre to explore different human relationships.



20 years of laughs, fans and unexpected success

In December of 1989, a star was born in the form of a dysfunctional, irreverent and yellow family of five. Fox's "The Simpsons," created by writer and cartoonist Matt Groening, went on to become both a prime-time success and cultural icon of sorts. Read more...

Photo: Highly influential as America’s longest-running sitcom, Fox’s “The Simpsons” will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a documentary by Morgan Spulock (center).


Students work with Disney, design entrances

Talented architecture students at UCLA may someday be responsible for developing the next impressive entrance at a Disney theme park. Read more...

Photo: Suprastudio student Sarah Hearne’s designed this idea for a theme park entrance, developed under the direction of professor Greg Lynn and Walt Disney Imagineering.