Flickering fireflies and tinkling ice cream trucks signal summer’s long-awaited arrival – and with the season comes a collection of rising artists who are bringing the summer heat. Read more...
Photo: (Nghi Nguyen/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 19, 4:14 pm
Album review: John Legend continues to impress with signature love ballads in ‘Bigger Love’
John Legend is living up to his last name in his newest release, “Bigger Love.” In his seventh studio album, the artist maintains his trademark piano-driven pop and soul instrumentals while evolving lyrically to reflect his growing relationships. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Columbia Records)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 14, 2:53 pm
Movie review: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ recalls America’s decades-long struggle for equality
In the midst of protests and calls for justice, the timing of Spike Lee’s newest joint couldn’t be better. “Da 5 Bloods” is Lee’s first film since his 2019 Academy Awards Best Picture nominee “BlacKkKlansman” and it packs just as tough of a punch as its predecessor. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of David Lee/Netflix)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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June 10, 6:50 pm
Creators turn to art as a form of activism to support Black Lives Matter movement
The paintbrush is just as mighty as the pen or the sword. Artists both within and outside of the UCLA community are taking advantage of their creative skill sets to support the Black Lives Matter movement, which has become increasingly active following the death of George Floyd. Read more...
Photo: Artists using a variety of mediums are harnessing their talents as a form of activism for the Black Lives Matter movement. Second-year African American studies student Jessica Jackson is creating pieces that she hopes will bring visibility to the Black community. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Arts Columns
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June 10, 6:33 pm
Second Take: Performative activism fails to prompt meaningful long-term systemic change
Activism isn’t about perfection or performance – it’s about education and endurance. Following the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, supporters and allies of the Black Lives Matter movement have taken to the streets to protest police brutality and systemic racial injustice. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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June 10, 5:35 pm
Perry Picasshoe reimagines famous art with LGBTQ+ imagery, emphasizes theme of love
Perry Picasshoe is reimagining “The Birth of Venus” for the modern age. Second-year visual arts student Juan Hernandez creates art under the pseudonym Perry Picasshoe, a name that acts as an homage to renowned artist Pablo Picasso while playing on the term “art hoe” – someone who feigns an intense interest in art without knowing anything aside from famous works. Read more...
Photo: Student artist Perry Picasshoe plans on creating and curating an exhibit dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusivity over the summer. Many of his pieces that he will include focus on embracing all forms of love. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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June 10, 5:35 pm
Film program projects new showcase plans, postpones some amid pandemic
The UCLA film program – like many programs across campus – must celebrate students’ work virtually. Throughout the year, seniors in the undergraduate and graduate film programs work on their thesis films, which are long-term projects students focus on to fulfill their graduation requirements. Read more...
Photo: (Illustration by Nico Hy/Daily Bruin)