After wheeling a cadaver from the biology lab into a Board of Trustees meeting, riding his motorcycle around campus, flipping his pickup truck on Alumni Park and accidentally setting fire to the lobby of his dorm by pushing a couch into the fireplace, the Rev. Kenneth Keene was eventually asked to leave Pepperdine and not return. His father’s antics included, Professor Bryan … [Read more...] about Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
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How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Art by Kris HarperThe recent film starring Steve Jobs showed he was not a man about himself; he was a man about his creation. He fancied himself an artist in the highest form, and he was. Whatever arrogance Jobs displayed was not because of who he thought he was, but because of his thoughts regarding his creations. Despite passing away in 2011, his creations maintain profound … [Read more...] about How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Glimpses at Close’s Classics
Photo Courtesy of Susan Tryforos//Creative Commons Every spring, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum displays a traveling art show. This semester, the museum will be home to the works of Chuck Close, an artist who greatly advanced modern art despite losing the use of both his legs and an arm. Close is considered by many to be one of the most important abstract expressionists in … [Read more...] about Glimpses at Close’s Classics
The Weisman to Display Senior Art
Photos by Carissa MosleyWhere on campus can you see colorful abstract paintings, unique mosaics and sculptures of thrifted objects? All of these can be found at the Weisman Museum on campus, which will host the grand opening of the Fragments: Studio Art Thesis Exhibition starting April 16 at 5 p.m. to display the cumulation of senior art major's work.This year, artists Nic … [Read more...] about The Weisman to Display Senior Art
Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell
Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Rensel//Creative CommonsJunior art major Naomi Purnell sat down to talk about her works of art. The Pittsburgh native creates unique art instillations bringing a new perspective to the art scene at Pepperdine.Q: What medium of art do you make? A: I use a lot of different mediums. I was painting a lot, and then I started doing installations. … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell