Sunday, June 21

Unsung Heroes: Gwen Stacy upgrades from plot point to Spider-Woman

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: Gwen Stacy, who’s primarily known for her tragic death in the comics in 1973, has recently received more comic book coverage as the Spider-Woman of Earth-65. Stacy currently features as the lead of a spin-off series “Spider-Gwen.” (Marvel Comics)


Hammer Student Association to host ‘Arts Party: Transferal’

For Iris Colburn, the president of the Hammer Student Association, the theme of transferal relates to the conversion of three-dimensional objects into works on paper and conversion of forms into grids – both current exhibitions at the Hammer Museum. Read more...

Photo: The Hammer Student Association, a UCLA student group affiliated with the Hammer Museum, will host its “Arts Party: Transferal” on Tuesday. Celebrating young artists at UCLA and in the Los Angeles area, the event will feature a zine workshop by artist Isa Beniston. (Courtesy of Iris Colburn)


Seniors explore personal stories in project showcase ‘Narratives’

The students in the world arts and cultures/dance senior projects class faced a major roadblock: finding a title for their showcase. They had to pinpoint a name that would encompass all 17 pieces to be performed. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year world arts and cultures/dance student Lindsay Kullmann is one of 17 performers in this year’s Senior Projects Showcase, “Narratives.” Taught by world arts and cultures/dance professor Dan Froot, the two-quarter long class will culminate in Friday and Saturday’s Kaufman Hall shows. (Kailey Rishovd/Daily Bruin)




Unsung Heroes: She-Hulk combines crime-fighting identity with alter ego as lawyer

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: Jennifer Walters’ dual roles as an attorney and the superhero She-Hulk are major points of emphasis in her solo series “She-Hulk.” (Marvel Comics)


Undergraduate Bruin to curate Fine Art Show, Student Photo Contest

Rachel Berkowitz said she showed her love for humorous artwork at last year’s Fine Art Show, submitting a painting of a huge, brightly colored baby with squinting eyes and a mouth screwed up in a wail. Read more...

Photo: Third-year art and art history student Rachel Berkowitz will serve as the curator for the annual Fine Art Show on May 21 and the Student Photo Contest on Thursday. This year, Berkowitz opened submissions to all students, not just those studying art at UCLA. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)



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