Nineteenth century opera, often thought of as old-fashioned and obsolete, is definitely not on a list of trendy music for the modern age. The chairs of UCLA’s musicology department and comparative literature department said they hope to change that perception. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 18, 11:01 pm
James Conlon lectures aim to revive interest in opera
Arts, Film & TV
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February 15, 12:12 am
Movie Review: “Beautiful Creatures”
Move over “Twilight” – “Beautiful Creatures” is ready to take over the teen supernatural genre. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 15, 12:05 am
Game challenges ideals of beauty
The card game “Objectif” is less about entertainment and more about creating a space to discuss racial biases, conceptions of beauty and objectification. Read more...
Photo: “Objectif” was created by third-year Design | Media Arts student Aliah Magdalena Darke to challenge preconceived notions of attractiveness.
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 15, 12:02 am
‘True Beauty by True Bruins’ student art exhibition will precede ‘I <3 My Body’ week
Ugliness is beauty. It’s an elegant contradiction. Read more...
Photo: Margaux Moores-Tanvier, a second-year political science student, is a photo artist whose work will be featured in next week’s “I <3 My Body” week art exhibition. She said beauty is subjective, and being positive about one’s appearance is a choice.
Arts, Music
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February 14, 12:00 am
Panel explores issues with portrayal of females in hip-hop
Jay-Z probably didn’t see this coming. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 14, 12:00 am
B-Sides: Blending music and art opens up new sides to each medium
On Feb. 5, Spin Magazine reported that Eluvium (aka Matthew Cooper), a giant in the world of ambient electronic and instrumental music, will release a new double album titled “Nightmare Ending” on May 14. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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February 14, 12:00 am
Movie Review: “Safe Haven”
Nicholas Sparks fans will find their safe haven in theaters across the nation as the newest film from the renowned romantic writer hits theaters today. Read more...