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February 25, 11:01 am

‘Pericles’ explores themes of separation with experimental scenic design, lighting

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 9:25 p.m. Smooth sailing lies ahead for the Department of Theater’s collaborative efforts on “Pericles.” The Shakespearean play will run from Friday to March 5 at Freud Playhouse, featuring an ensemble cast of graduate acting students and undergraduate theater students in various roles across the stage. Read more...

Photo: Presented by the Department of Theater and directed by Michael Hackett, “Pericles” follows Prince Pericles as he journeys on a treacherous quest to reunite with his family. (Shengfeng Chen/Daily Bruin)

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February 22, 6:25 pm

Students draw on personal experiences, individuality in gallery exhibition

The Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is shining a spotlight on bold, expressive individuality. Selected by independent curator Suzy Halajian, the gallery kicked off Feb. 10 and will have pieces on display until Thursday following Halajian’s juror discussion Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year art and art history student Shimine Douglas stands in front of her video piece, “Family History,” on display in the Department of Art’s Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)

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February 21, 10:09 pm

Theater review: ‘Power of Sail’ at Geffen Playhouse deftly conveys harmful effects of ignorance

Warning: spoilers ahead. In the stormy waters of hate speech, “Power of Sail” boldly navigates its path. Running until March 20, the Geffen Playhouse’s current production follows Harvard professor Charles Nichols (Bryan Cranston) as he faces the repercussions of inviting white nationalist Benjamin Carver to speak at his prestigious symposium in the name of free speech. Read more...

Photo: Bryan Cranston plays Professor Charles Nichols in “Power of Sail” at the Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)

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February 20, 1:38 pm

Graduate student uses undervalued art forms to create meaningful art

This post was updated Feb. 23 at 10:42 p.m. Nehemiah Cisneros’ art is popping with engaging aesthetics. As a graduate student in fine arts, he said he is influenced by undervalued art forms such as tattoo art, graffiti and pop surrealism. Read more...

Photo: Graduate fine arts student Nehemiah Cisneros creates pieces of art influenced by his Los Angeles childhood and exposure to the Lowbrow Art movement. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)

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February 19, 1:14 pm

Hammer Museum’s new exhibitions connect past, present with different art forms

This post was updated Feb. 21 at 9:52 p.m. The Hammer Museum’s new exhibitions reach into the future and trace the past. Two new shows, “Lifes” and “Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation,” debuted this month at the Hammer. Read more...

Photo: “Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation” opened Wednesday and will run until May 15. (Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin)

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February 18, 2:57 pm

NSU Cultural Night to spotlight Japanese American identity through ‘Seishin’

Through drama, dance and drums, The Nikkei Student Union is celebrating the spirit of Japanese American identity. For its 36th annual Cultural Night, NSU is hosting an in-person production Saturday, featuring various performance styles. Read more...

Photo: Students in the Nikkei Student Union will host their 36th annual Cultural Night on Saturday at Royce Hall. One of the several performances will include dancers from Odori, NSU’s traditional Japanese dance group. (Sarah Teng/Daily Bruin)


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