Professional Criticism The Armand Hammer’s ‘Critiques of Pure Abstraction’ offers the unique chance for modern-day abstract artists to judge their predecessors By Kristin Fiore Evaluating artwork is not solely the job of art critics. Read more...

Vodou flag exhibit flys high Fowler Museum showcases Haitian ‘political banners’ By Allyson Harwood In Christian society, one the best known forms of religious art is the stained glass window. Read more...

Professor questions society through art Themes of honesty, sexuality imbue each energetic piece on display at Armand Hammer Museum By Dawnya Pring Daily Bruin Contributor The drawings of Lari Pittman tantalize and engage viewers with abstract images of sex, death, birth and hope. Read more...

Director Arau to take ‘Walk’ with Bruins Award-winning filmmaker speaks at Melnitz tonight By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor Director Alfonso Arau, whose classic "Like Water For Chocolate" won him worldwide fame and 10 Ariel Awards (Mexico’s version of Oscars), will be bringing his hit from last year "A Walk In The Clouds" to UCLA’s Melnitz Hall tonight. Read more...

Tim Roth to share life lessons in acting today ‘Four Rooms,’ ‘Rob Roy’ actor speaks in Ackerman at noon By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Actor Tim Roth gets to the point. Read more...

as PREDICTABLE as the TIDE Epic ‘Afterschool Special’ doesn’t sink, but offers few thrills By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor The latest Ridley Scott film "White Squall" takes its title from a rare weather condition that can be the end of a ship at sea. Read more...

UCLA alumni haven’t hit bottom in theater Graduates find jobs, focus on light-hearted comedy in ‘Dialogues’ production By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff They were all theater majors at UCLA. Read more...