Indigenous artist Mercedes Dorame shines at the Fowler Museum October 22, 2021 The alumna brings her career full circle as part of the UCLA Centennial exhibition, “The Map and the Territory,” which closes Oct. 24.
In memoriam: Margo Leavin, 85, alumna who shaped arts education at UCLA October 21, 2021 Leavin was a longtime champion of artists in Los Angeles, and was the lead donor in the renovation of UCLA’s graduate art studios.
Barbra Streisand to fund forward-looking institute at UCLA focused on solving societal challenges October 18, 2021 The institute will conduct research into climate change, the dynamics of gender relationships and power, the arts and countering disinformation.
UCLA alumnus Oscar Magallanes honors his Chicano heritage in his art October 13, 2021 Magallanes is part of the 3B Collective, a group of mostly alumni artists, that specializes in large-scale murals, site-specific installations and public artworks.
UCLA Film & Television Archive welcomes audiences back to in-person screenings October 11, 2021 The Archive’s free fall offerings, which include recent restorations, rare TV pieces and filmmaker tributes, will run from Nov. 12 to Dec. 18.
M.F.A. students curate exhibition showcasing ‘intrinsic connections’ across Latino artists October 1, 2021 “Descifrando Terrenos” features 13 Southern California artists and runs through Oct. 7
Artist Ellen Reid’s SOUNDWALK re-imagines what a UCLA tour could be September 27, 2021 The free app accompanies people through a public artwork that uses music to animate the campus's environment.
Bike commuting project designed by UCLA team earns $1 million award September 22, 2021 The Civic Bicycle Commuting team, or CiBiC, will use the funds to begin a pilot program in Los Angeles.
With the world at a crossroads, UCLA Arts’ ‘10 Questions’ series returns to ask, ‘If not now, when?’ September 21, 2021 The public lecture-academic course will virtually bring together 30 people from campus and the community.
‘Zoom for the piano’ helps professor record new CD during pandemic August 31, 2021 Inna Faliks collaborated with six UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty on “Reimagine: Beethoven & Ravel.”
Q&A: Theater piece asks, ‘What do you want to remember?’ July 29, 2021 UCLA professor Marike Split has created an “outdoor soundwalk” at Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Hammer Museum exhibition centers non-Western knowledge and spiritual practices July 28, 2021 “No Humans Involved” opens on Oct. 10 and closes Jan. 9, 2022.
Mural pays respect to remains of women found near the U.S.-Mexico border July 28, 2021 UCLA’s Maite Zubiaurre led the creation of the art installation “Mujer Migrante Memorial” and accompanying virtual map honoring those who died.
LA Art Show has a strong UCLA vibe July 28, 2021 Alumnae Carmen Argote and Zeynep Abes are part of this year’s DIVERSEartLA program. Professor Chon Noriega helped curate the show.
Film preservationist Scott MacQueen on the future of saving the past July 19, 2021 The recently retired head of preservation at the UCLA Film & Television Archive looks back on his three-decade career.
Hammer Museum honors artists with awards for ‘Made in L.A. 2020: a version’ July 15, 2021 A new $5.15 million gift from Jarl and Pamela Mohn will endow future biennials and awards.
Cannes Classics 2021 lineup features ‘The Killing Floor’ June 29, 2021 The UCLA Film & Television Archive was involved in the film’s digital preservation.
West African photography’s golden age on display June 24, 2021 “Photo Cameroon: Studio Portraiture 1970s–1990s” looks at the work of three prominent Cameroonian artists.
Fowler exhibition spotlights a century of collecting at UCLA June 23, 2021 “The Map and the Territory” will be on display from July 1 through Oct. 24.
UCLA receives $1.45 million bequest for research related to artist Raphael Montañez Ortiz June 23, 2021 The gift marks the largest contribution to date to the Chicano Studies Research Center.
Pride Month: What to watch and read June 17, 2021 UCLA staff share recommendations that highlight LGBTQ+ communities, experiences.
Exceptional undergraduate researchers recognized by UCLA Library June 16, 2021 Award recipients’ projects are published on eScholarship, UC’s open-access research repository.
Social justice in the spotlight during UCLA Undergraduate Research Week June 16, 2021 For the first time there was a showcase dedicated to community-engaged research.
‘Queens at Heart’: Rediscovering a pre-Stonewall portrait of trans lives June 9, 2021 The UCLA Film & Television Archive led the restoration of the film, which is available to stream.
Kara Jenelle Wade honors her heritage in dance June 9, 2021 The graduating dancer and choreographer will speak at UCLA Arts’ virtual commencement on June 12.