The perception of a quaint, traditional dining room in Carla Jay Harris’ thesis exhibition is shattered by a closer look at the floral wallpaper that lines the walls. Read more...
Photo: Graduate photography student Carla Ray Harris’ exhibit, “INCONSPICUOUS PRESENCE,” features self-portraits and installations consisting of a dining room setup that seeks to encourage viewers to rethink their perceptions of different groups in society. (Emaan Baqai/Daily Bruin)
Pedro Reyes’ paintbrush doesn’t lay down strokes of color. Instead, the Mexican artist’s paintbrush adds an element of theater to his artworks. His project, the second General Assembly of “The People’s United Nations,” or “pUN,” is an experimental symposium that incorporates theatrical aspects. Read more...
Photo: Artist Pedro Reyes created his theater-inspired art, the second General Assembly of “The People’s United Nations,” or “pUN,” which will gather 160 people of different backgrounds to discuss world issues. (Lisa O’Brien/Daily Bruin)
The sky is dark blue, mixed with bright pink – almost the color of a television tuned to a dead channel. The player walks around as giant heads burst from a neon landscape. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year Design | Media Arts student Philip Scott will lecture on “game poems” on Thursday, focusing on the long history and relationship between poetry and video games. In contrast to video games, game poems are small, focused experiences, each only a few minutes long. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...
Photo: Angela originally debuted in the Image Comics series “Spawn,” but is now a part of the Marvel Universe after co-creator Neil Gaiman sold the rights to Marvel. (Marvel Comics)
Photographer Richard Ross spoke about his art in front of world arts and cultures/dance professor Peter Sellars’ students two years ago. For Sellars and many others, Ross’ work has sparked a series of conversations about criminal injustice in America. Read more...
Photo: On Wednesday, professor Peter Sellars will host a discussion with photographer Richard Ross about his Juvenile in Justice project and creating art that sparks a conversation. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)
After the art in the John Wooden Center was damaged by the campus-wide flood in July, Elizabeth Palmer spotted a way to engage the UCLA community. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year biology student Elizabeth Palmer created the John Wooden Center Art Commission competition with submissions open to the UCLA community due Friday. (Tamaryn Kong/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles-based artist Flëkz transforms a 10-by-20-foot blank wall into a work of art with just a roll of blue tape. Art first piqued Gustavo Fuentes’ interest five years ago, and since then, in addition to being a second-year California State University, Northridge student, he said he has been doing both street art and commissioned artwork. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles artist Flekz will be creating his tape design pieces live at the JazzReggae Festival on Saturday. Flekz incorporates geometric designs without using specific measurements. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)
