Television has become one of the most effective ways to incite social change, and Jeff Werner said Netflix’s “Unbelievable” is calling for the public to start believing women. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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October 1, 9:22 pm
New biography delves into private life of American literary icon Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag took on writing and activism in the 20th century and continues her legacy through the archives at UCLA. An archive of Sontag’s work and belongings is housed in the Charles E. Read more...
Photo: Benjamin Moser covers the life of writer and activist Susan Sontag in his biography, “Sontag: Her Life and Work.” Moser said the book focuses mainly on Sontag’s life and views on 20th-century issues. (Courtesy of Benjamin Moser)
Arts, Lifestyle
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October 1, 9:21 pm
Popular Viners-turned-YouTubers adapt content across platforms for stage show
Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden collaborated to read a romantic fan fiction about themselves for their collective audience. With almost four million views on that video alone, Gonzalez and Gooden have solidified their presences on YouTube. Read more...
Photo: Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden, with almost five million subscribers between them, are on tour with fellow creator Kurtis Conner. In the show, titled the “We Are Two Different People Tour,” Gonzalez and Gooden move away from the brevity of Vine to a more observational and analytical humor. (Courtesy of Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden)
Arts, Lifestyle
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October 1, 9:20 pm
Authors to examine Central Library fire and value of such spaces at Hammer Museum
In 1986, the Los Angeles Central Library fire took over seven hours and 350 firefighters to extinguish. Over 20% of the library’s books were damaged, and the building was closed until 1993. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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September 30, 10:37 pm
Exhibition explores artists’ perspectives of intimacy, various forms it can take
Anything from a photo of a body to an intricately weaved basket can be used to portray intimacy. Intimacy can manifest itself in many ways depending on the creator, said graduate student Cherisse Gray. Read more...
Photo: The “New Wight Biennial 2019: Circadian Regions” exhibition focuses on intimacy as it is interpreted through the eyes of the artists it features. From photos to a body, to an intricately weaved basket, the exhibit shows how intimacy can be interpreted conceptually, said graduate student Cherisse Gray. (Courtesy of Max Cleary)
Arts, Music
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September 30, 10:32 pm
Music Preview: Some artists find new sounds in fall album releases, others make comebacks
There’s no need to dread days getting shorter and the weather cooling as the seasons change – the hope and warmth of new music for fall is close in sight. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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September 30, 10:19 pm
Student collaborates with artists internationally to create Persian-based zine
When Donna Ghassemi wanted to create a Persian-based zine, she didn’t limit herself to Los Angeles – she asked people around the world. What began as asking childhood friends for help has spanned into asking Persian creators all over to contribute to “Dooneh,” a recently created zine for Persian writers and artists in which they can present their work. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year English student Donna Ghassemi (right) wanted to create a space for Persian artists and writers to celebrate their heritage, so she helped create “Dooneh.” The zine incorporates works from people around the world, such as those of second-year physiological science student Arta Kasaeian (left), who submitted her art for the July edition of the zine. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)