American museums have survived wars, famines and economic depressions. Even so, COVID-19 is proving difficult to navigate for some of Los Angeles’ most established institutions. Some museums have exhibition archives they can dip into, featuring walk-throughs or installation footage. Read more...
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Social distancing may make the heart grow fonder, but it brings many complications for the world of theater. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down much of the world’s daily operations, not only have all UCLA classes been moved online, but also all theater productions have been canceled or delayed to fall quarter of the next academic year. Read more...
Photo: Theater productions have been canceled or delayed to fall quarter of the next academic year. Students in the UCLA School of Theater, FIlm and Television have resorted to more creative ways to hone their craft, looking to Zoom to produce live performances. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin)
Graduating students are tucking away their sashes and white photoshoot attire to go digital as they celebrate their academic achievements. With the transition to online instruction in response to COVID-19, many graduation photoshoots have been canceled, leading alumna Murry Soriano to take commissions for illustrations of the soon-to-be graduates on the UCLA Free & For Sale page on Facebook. Read more...
Photo: Graduating students often schedule photoshoots to celebrate their academic achievements. But with current stay-at-home orders in place, many are turning to digital portraits as an alternative. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
The show must go on for the Shakespeare Company. Adapting to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “stay at home order,” the Shakespeare Company at UCLA will be rehearsing their spring productions remotely and releasing them online as radio plays. Read more...
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The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA has suspended performances for the rest of the 2019-2020 season in response to COVID-19. In an emailed statement on Tuesday, CAP said it plans on integrating the shows into the 2020-2021 season as they work to reschedule with each performer. Read more...
Photo: After previously postponing all performances through April 10, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA has suspended the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. (Courtesy of Maria Baranova)
The Hammer Museum and the Fowler Museum at UCLA will soon close their doors. As of Saturday, the Hammer Museum will close to the public in response to COVID-19. Read more...
Photo: The Hammer Museum and the Fowler Museum at UCLA both plan on closing following advice from UCLA and health officials. (Daily Bruin file photos)
3D technology creates new landscapes in graduate student Ash Garwood’s exhibit. The piece is just one part of an exhibition taking place until Friday at the New Wight Gallery, “MFA Exhibition No.1,” which showcases works by graduate students in the UCLA Department of Art. Read more...
Photo: Graduate students Hailey Loman, Ash Garwood and Jae Hwan Lim all have their works displayed in “MFA Exhibition No.1,” the first in a number of graduate student showcases. Their works will be on display at the New Wight Gallery through Friday. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)
