Art, rather than politics, will be a means by which panelists and a student aim to mend the rift between Russia and America this weekend. “Illustrating Russia: Comic Art, Graphic Narratives & Book Illustration” will be a series of presentations by artists hoping to shed light on the recent phenomenon of graphic narratives in Russia. […]
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Actors perform alongside Japanese-inspired puppets in drama about family, memory
“The Long Christmas Ride Home” cast members did wall sits and pushups in preparation for their latest role: puppeteering. Students from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will perform in playwright-in-residence Paula Vogel’s “The Long Christmas Ride Home” on Wednesday. The play tells the story of three children on a road trip with their […]
Professor designs escape rooms with logical solutions to magical scenarios
Magic and logic clash in the UNLOCKED escape room, tricking the mind alongside the eye, said Hung Pham. Based in Irvine, UNLOCKED was created in January 2016 as the pet project of UCLA biochemistry professor Pham and four friends, all enthusiasts of the budding escape room trend. Having completed over 30 escape rooms before opening […]
Sustainable clothing line aims to take out unethical components of fashion
Years of sewing pillows with her grandmother eventually led Hannah Sullivan to found her own fashion brand. Sullivan, a second-year global studies student, created TAKE OUT Clothing, her line of reinvigorated thrifted attire, which she launched in September. Sullivan learned to sew from her grandmother, cultivating a passion for the craft at a very young […]
Tangibility of artist’s work helps to wake public to environmental issues
The Hillman Photography Initiative chose Andrea Polli for a project-based partnership, even though she is not a photographer. Polli, an artist and professor of art and ecology at the University of New Mexico, creates technology-based art pieces to bring attention to how people use and manifest energy. She will speak Tuesday at UCLA’s Art|Sci Center […]
Caffeinated music, business and activism debuts at first LA Coffee Festival
A festival full of lattes crafted for Instagram, espresso machines that cost more than rent and enough caffeine to fuel a city were present at a Los Angeles venue this weekend. Thousands of enthusiastic coffee drinkers flocked to the Magic Box at the Reef in Downtown LA to get a taste of the first Los […]
Theater review: ‘Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’ strikes fear into heart, then defrosts it with holiday warmth
An ornate coffin that stands open upon a stage is the impressive opening image of “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” An eerie haze dances under sapphire lighting, signaling the wintry tale that will ensue. Shortly after, an unnamed narrator lights a candle and begins telling the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to audience members unnerved by […]