Wednesday, June 10

Film editor with work in renowned films honored by Motion Picture Editors Guild

Looking back at almost 40 years of work in the entertainment industry, Martin Cohen said there is nothing he would change. From working on the “The Hunger Games” to “Schindler’s List,” Cohen said his time has allowed him to forge long-lasting relationships within the industry. Read more...

Photo: Martin Cohen received the 2019 Motion Picture Editors Guild Fellowship and Service Award on Saturday night at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California. Cohen has worked on films ranging from “Schindler’s List” to “Gladiator.” (Courtesy of Martin Cohen)


Los Angeles Unveiled: LMU art student uses honest, affirmative lens to photograph South Asian community

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 6:39 p.m. Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...

Photo: Simrah Farrukh, a fourth-year art student at Loyola Marymount University, has an art exhibit entitled “The Brown Gaze” running at the Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. Student Art Gallery until Tuesday. She said it was important for her to present South Asian individuals through an affirming and supportive lens in her photography. (Courtesy of Monica Orozco)





Fowler exhibit works to break stigma surrounding HIV, AIDS through art

Visitors are greeted with a wall of the faces of 130 HIV-positive people at the Fowler Museum at UCLA’s newest installment. The “Through Positive Eyes” exhibit will be on display at the Fowler through Feb. Read more...

Photo: The Fowler Museum’s exhibit “Through Positive Eyes” features live story telling and art done by people who are HIV-positive. David Gere, a professor in the World Arts and Cultures department, said giving the HIV-positive people the power to create their own art makes it more meaningful, as they can project their own experiences into their work rather than relying on others. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


Students thrift to create sustainable, affordable fashion line inspired by UCLA

Alden Kramer and Presley Campbell filled the empty space in their Rieber dorm room with sewing machines. Having met as roommates, the two second-years spent much of their free time visiting local thrift shops. Read more...

Photo: Second years Alden Kramer and Presley Campbell founded an affordable and sustainable clothing brand CAMPBELL&KRAMER in May. Some of their collections feature game-day gear from thrift stores that they use to turn into a revamped, vintage look. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)