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
Hold My Hand in Yours
Letter to the Editor: Art is Vital to Education
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Art was a defining part of my Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Art is Vital to Education
Fine Arts Division Writes Official Statement on Weisman Censorship
Editor's Note: In response to senior Pepperdine administrators censoring artwork at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art in early October, faculty from Seaver College's Fine Arts Division crafted and signed off on the release of the following statement, first published on the @pepperdinestudioarts Instagram page. The statement will also be sent to the Seaver Faculty … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Division Writes Official Statement on Weisman Censorship
Letter to the Editor: Restoring Integrity to Pepperdine’s Artistic and Academic Mission
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. On Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, I wrote to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Restoring Integrity to Pepperdine’s Artistic and Academic Mission
Art as Protest: Students Respond to Campus Censorship with Creative Expression
Grace Bidewell, Senior Art and Sustainability major, paints a poster to display on the Pepperdine Freedom Wall on Oct. 9. The event was centered around aspiring artists sharing their opinions and voices. Photos by Haylie Ross Through attempts to silence — they continue using their voices. Following the recent censorship of the exhibit at the Fredrick R. Weisman Museum of … [Read more...] about Art as Protest: Students Respond to Campus Censorship with Creative Expression