Sunday, July 6

Ballet Company at UCLA spotlights dancing for ‘the sheer joy of ballet’

The Ballet Company at UCLA is poised to take center stage. Founded in early 2020, UCLA’s first and only student-directed ballet club opened its doors at the height of the pandemic, with members participating in virtual events over Zoom. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in feathery tutus, ballerinas Kayla Choi (left) and Elise Wu (right) balance on one foot while extending their arms. Co-director of programs Aysha Cunningham said the aim of the Ballet Company at UCLA is to provide an accepting space for all students to learn and practice the art form. (Courtesy of Alex Aljouni)


Theater Review: The musical ‘Les Misérables’ offers stellar displays and impassioned vocals

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:15 p.m. “Les Misérables” has been revitalized with a fervor beyond audiences’ wildest dreams. Producer Cameron Mackintosh’s reconception of the beloved musical has reached California on its North American tour, bringing a galvanizing French drama to the heart of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: The company of “Les Misérables” sings “One Day More” with their fists held high to close out the musicians first act. Based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, the production will run at the Hollywood Pantages Theater through Sept. 10. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)


The ‘Ahorita!’ gallery, featuring five alumni artists, reflects present life

This post was updated Aug. 20 at 5:22 p.m. Alumni artists are driving audience members to act “Ahorita!” The Artforum Critics’ Pick exhibit, comprised of 44 women and nonbinary artists in Los Angeles, opened in the Charlie James Gallery on July 8 and will be on display until Sept. Read more...

Photo: Hand-stitched, black and white mudcloth with 15 gold-plated cowrie shells is contrasted by a bright red background. Alumnus and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Patrisse Cullors’ “Expansion” is on display alongside the artworks of more than 40 female and non-binary artists in the “Ahorita!” group exhibition. (Photo by Yubo Dong, Courtesy of Charlie James Gallery)


Susan Aparicio’s ‘Stellar Remnants’ showcases a cosmic display of love and loss

This post was updated July 9 at 8:47 p.m. Susan Aparicio gives memories of an eternal life in the stars. The alumnus’ “Stellar Remnants” is on display at LaPau Gallery until July 15. Read more...

Photo: Standing in an art studio, Susan Aparicio displays three star-shaped pieces. The alumnus’ first solo exhibition, “Stellar Remnants,” will be on view at LaPau Gallery until July 15. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)


Theater review: ‘The Ants’ is a ‘biting, timely thrill’ exploring artificial intelligence

This post was updated July 9 at 8:54 p.m. “The Ants” is strikingly intelligent – and far from artificial. Developed by Ramiz Monsef with the Geffen Playhouse’s Writer’s Room program, the horror-comedy play finds Nami (Nicky Boulos) trapped inside his brother Shahid (Ryan Shrime) and sister-in-law Meredith’s (Megan Hill) luxury home, equipped with an ultramodern security system known as The Brain (Hugo Armstrong). Read more...

Photo: Megan Hill (left) and Nicky Boulos (right) play Meredith and Nami in “The Ants.” The Geffen Playhouse production will run in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater through July 30. (Courtesy of Aaron Epstein)


DESMA seniors display the culmination of their studies in ‘Sincerely,’ exhibition

Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. The senior Design Media Arts class is signing off with their exhibition “Sincerely.” An amalgamation of visual and interactive art elements, this year’s exhibition will be presented at the Experimental Digital Arts and Untitled Gallery until June 18. Read more...

Photo: A blue sign points in the direction of “Sincerely.” The graduating design media arts class’ showcase is on display in the EDA and Untitled Gallery until June 18. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


Influenced by his education journey, Aidan Strong redefines what video games can be

As graduation approaches, Aidan Strong’s educational journey fuels his game design. The fourth-year mathematics student’s ventures into game design date back to his high school days when he said he started coding in the game engine Unity. Read more...

Photo: Game designer Aidan Strong stands in front of an array of books, computer monitors and posters. The fourth-year mathematics student said that although video games are not viewed with the same prestige as other art forms, discovering what the medium can become excites him. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)



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