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Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

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The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art remains nearly empty Oct. 24. Censored artist Elana Mann's vinyl collage is one of few things still on the gallery walls. Photo by Henry Adams Andrea Gyorody, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, resigned from her directorship effective Oct. 24, Gyorody confirmed to the Graphic. A University spokesperson said Gyorody and … [Read more...] about Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

Art History Majors Explore Careers

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Many Art History students spent their Friday evening exploring potential career paths. An evening spent networking and picturing a future in Art History made for an enjoyable time, students said. The Art History Student Society planned a career night on March 29, in the Weisman Museum. Students mingled over catered appetizers on the first floor and then gathered upstairs to … [Read more...] about Art History Majors Explore Careers

Opinion: Fine Art is Dead, and We Killed It

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In 1917, artist Marcel Duchamp grabbed a porcelain urinal, turned it upside down, called it a ready-made and titled it "Fountain." The authorised replicas of Duchamp's original are worth as much as $3.6 million … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fine Art is Dead, and We Killed It

Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Julia Campbell

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Senior Art History major Julia Campbell smiles outside of her home in Long Beach, Calif., in December. She said she plans to stay in California after graduation.Photos Courtesy of Julia CampbellSenior Julia Campbell graduates this spring with a degree in Art History and a minor in Digital Humanities. As a Pepperdine student, Campbell said she served as co-president of the Art … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Julia Campbell

Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims

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Sophomore Autumn Hardwick models her jewelry in her garage in February. Hardwick said she makes all of her jewelry by hand at home in Fort Mill, S.C.Photos Courtesy of Autumn HardwickSophomore Art History major Autumn Hardwick started her company, Bird Bug, Feb. 20 with the hope of turning a childhood hobby for making jewelry into a business while raising money for the Greater … [Read more...] about Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims