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February 17, 1:46 pm

Graduate Open Studios exhibition showcases students’ career works

Graduate students in fine arts are metaphorically collaging their studies together for their latest exhibition. The UCLA Department of Art is hosting its annual Graduate Open Studios on Friday at the UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios. Read more...

Photo: Colorful panels and other in-progress works from graduate student in fine arts Farshid Bazmandegan fill a studio. Bazmandegan is one of several artists who will present works at UCLA Department of Art’s Graduate Open Studios on Friday. (Courtesy of Farshid Bazmandegan)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 16, 9:12 pm

Q&A: Alumnus-directed film ‘The Woman King’ empowers by reframing historical accounts

The Agojie narrate their own story in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King.” The alumnus was nominated for Outstanding Direction in a Motion Picture for the NAACP Image Awards, which take place Feb. Read more...

Photo: Gina Prince-Bythewood poses in a yellow suit. The alumnus was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her work as the director of “The Woman King.” (Courtesy of Nalani Hernandez-Melo)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 16, 9:03 pm

Authors James Hannaham, Jonathan Lethem talk related influences in novel works

Brooklyn is more than just the literary common ground for authors James Hannaham and Jonathan Lethem. At the end of last month, Hannaham and Lethem discussed their writing insights at the Hammer Museum. Read more...

Photo: James Hannaham (left) and Jonathan Lethem pose for portraits. The authors spoke at an event at the Hammer Museum last month, where they discussed their writing insights and experiences. The event came on the heels of Hannaham’s most recent book release, “Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit About Carlotta.” (From left to right: Courtesy of Issac Fitzgerald, Courtesy of Ian Byers-Gamber)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 16, 8:58 pm

Graduate student Jahmil Eady brings social issues to screen with short films

Jahmil Eady is bringing character-driven stories of social justice from the page to the screen. The graduate student in directing was recently awarded the Princess Grace Foundation’s 2022 Roger Moore Film Honor in recognition of her emerging career in filmmaking. Read more...

Photo: Ashley Wilkerson plays Aria in “The Bond.” Directed by graduate student Jahmil Eady, the short film follows Aria, an incarcerated pregnant woman. (Courtesy of Gionatan Tecle)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 14, 5:51 pm

Reika Goto offers custom jewelry, embroidery through her business Laurei Designs

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 8:39 p.m. With each bead and thread, Reika Goto is crafting both the ethereal and the whimsical. The second-year communication and psychology student is the owner of Laurei Designs, a small business that sells handmade jewelry and customized embroidery pieces. Read more...

Photo: Reika Goto shows off her beaded jewelry. The second-year communication and psychology student runs an online business called Laurei Designs where she sells beaded products, including necklaces, rings and earrings. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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February 14, 1:49 pm

Theater review: Tense family dynamics, secrets boil over in ‘The First Deep Breath’

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 6:25 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “The First Deep Breath” is leaving audiences gasping for air. Running at the Geffen Playhouse until March 5, Lee Edward Colston II’s epic family drama sees a pyramid of world-shattering revelations happening at a blistering pace. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “The First Deep Breath” surrounds a dinner table. The play will run until March 5 at the Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Justin Bettman)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 13, 7:18 pm

Q&A: Liz Goldwyn shatters taboos around sex, will lead meditation at Hammer Museum

Liz Goldwyn is sharing her insight on achieving a holistic physical, sexual and mental well-being in time for Valentine’s Day. The filmmaker, artist and writer recently released her book “Sex, Health, and Consciousness,” which shatters the taboos surrounding human sexuality. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a red dress, Liz Goldwyn poses in front of greenery and flowers. The author — who recently published her book “Sex, Health, and Consciousness” — will be visiting the Hammer Museum on Tuesday to lead a guided meditation centered around love, just in time for Valentine’s Day. (Courtesy of Glynnis McDaris)


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