Thursday, December 18

Theater review: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ leaves audience captivated by twisted marriage

Warning: spoilers ahead. Fun and games can be terrifying in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Running at the Geffen Playhouse through May 22, the vintage American play portrays one tumultuous night at the home of university couple George (Zachary Quinto) and Martha (Calista Flockhart). Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) Graham Phillips, Aimee Carrero, Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart play Nick, Honey, George and Martha in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


Graduate student’s artwork harnesses hyper-femininity to comment on identity

This post was updated April 27 at 10:27 p.m. Maya Man is refreshing the tab and building her avatar offline. Expanding upon her background in computer science and website design, the design media arts graduate student opened her first solo show titled “Secrets From a Girl” at the Broad Art Center on April 19. Read more...

Photo: Design media arts graduate student Maya Man poses in front of an art installation. Man’s solo exhibition, “Secrets From a Girl,” occurred from April 19 to 21. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Coachella 2022: Multipurpose art installations unite festivalgoers while coloring desert landscape

This post was updated April 25 at 12:30 a.m. For two weekends in April, Indio’s desert blooms with color. While the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is primarily known for its music, the scene would not be complete without the large-scale installations dotting the Empire Polo Club’s field. Read more...

Photo: Architensions’ The Playground features brightly colored towers with dichroic film at their tops, filtering ultraviolet light for festival attendees seeking shade. Alessandro Orsini and Nick Roseboro’s piece was inspired by Constant Nieuwenhuys’ blueprint for New Babylon. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)


Getty Villa exhibition explores Persia’s cultural power in ancient world

This post was updated April 20 at 12:00 p.m. Ancient Persia is expanding its influence once more – this time, at the Getty Villa. The art museum is featuring the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” until Aug. Read more...

Photo: Made of limestone, the “Relief with a Lion and Bull in Combat” is on display at the Getty Villa as part of the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World.” (Courtesy of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, Photo: Michael Tropea)


Chinese Culture Night aims to rejuvenate students with celebration of art and culture

Chinese Culture Night is reigniting Royce Hall. On Sunday, the UCLA Chinese Students and Scholars Association will host its annual Chinese Culture Night. The event consists of a pre-show art exhibition beginning at 2 p.m., with interactive activities such as calligraphy and 12 performances from different organizations – including UCLA-affiliated and independent groups – beginning at 7:30 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association stand in a line, dressed for the organization’s annual Chinese Culture Night. The event will occur Sunday and feature multiple dance and music performances in addition to a pre-show art gallery and interactive Chinese calligraphy station. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin staff)


Student crafts personal empowerment through fashion focused on the feminine

The artistic arsenal of Agnes Lin stretches from canvas to cloth. The third-year art and art history student said her projects spanning various mediums have allowed for in-depth explorations of her femininity and sense of self. Read more...

Photo: Third-year art and art history student Agnes Lin sits next to materials and notes relating to fashion and other artistic creations. Lin’s art includes paintings, sketches and wearable pieces, each of which are inspired in part by the exploration of identity, she said. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)


Graduate student commentates on rigid art world through experimental game design

This post was updated April 26 at 10:52 p.m. In terms of experimentalism, one artist is not playing games. From Tuesday to Thursday, design media arts graduate student Michael Luo’s solo exhibition will be on display in the Broad Art Center. Read more...

Photo: Design media arts graduate student Michael Luo sits at a desk topped by a computer and three small figures. Luo’s solo graduate exhibition, which features three video games, will run from Tuesday to Thursday. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)



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