BLACKPINK was in the area. Currently on its global In Your Area tour, the female K-pop group stopped by Los Angeles, jump-starting the United States leg of shows. The group performed Wednesday at The Forum, singing and dancing to American pop songs as well as all 14 of its original singles. Though BLACKPINK made its […]
Category Archives: Arts Columns
Art to Heart: Art helps physicists comprehend, communicate fundamental principles of the universe
Art, the universal language, can transcend space and time to reach a diverse audience. We hear this all the time, but do we truly feel the weight of these words? A cloud of elitism envelops the “art world,” alienating the perspectives of some while glorifying those of others. In efforts to challenge ideas that reinforce […]
Concert review: Strong vocals and aerial acts help elevate P!nk’s “Beautiful Trauma” tour
Decadent runs and fully charged instrumentals flew through the air Monday night – and so did P!nk. The career pop artist performed at the Staples Center as a stop on her “Beautiful Trauma” tour. The tour follows the release of her 2017 album of the same name. While P!nk has been a household name since […]
‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 recap – Episode 1: ‘Winterfell’
Winter is here: The final season of “Game of Thrones” is one of the most highly anticipated television events of the last decade. Follow our columnists as they explore students’ weekly reactions as an iconic era of pop culture comes to an end. Beware, spoilers lie ahead. The “Game of Thrones” season premiere boasted all […]
Album review: ‘LSD’ spins together a dreamlike experience that transcends the mainstream
Some music is meant to be background noise during a workout or a party – LSD isn’t. Three artists joined forces to produce a self-titled album, “LABRINTH, SIA & DIPLO PRESENT… LSD,” which was released Friday. The masterful blend of beats with lyrics that play off each other help build an overarching mood of wonder […]
Art to Heart: Films examine monetization, paradoxes of value, elitism in the art world
Art, the universal language, can transcend space and time to reach a diverse audience. We hear this all the time, but do we truly feel the weight of these words? A cloud of elitism envelops the “art world,” alienating the perspectives of some while glorifying those of others. In efforts to challenge ideas that reinforce […]
Pop-up review: With mishmash of unrelated exhibits, the Egg House isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
The latest pop-up on Melrose Avenue takes the egg out of egg-cellent. The first Egg House opened in New York City in 2018 and from there traveled to Shanghai and will now be in Los Angeles until April 28. However, on a street already filled with plenty of Instagram-worthy backdrops, the attraction does not add […]