A view of the city of Florence, Italy in summer 2022. Pepperdine offers a study abroad program in Florence for students. Photos by Abby Wilt The most common question I get asked when I tell someone I studied abroad in Florence is, "How was the food?" so I will just start by saying yes, the food was amazing, and I would go back just to eat another plate of pasta. With that being … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Pesto: A Month in Florence
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Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Photos by Ella Gonzalez The glassy, somewhat dark exterior of Pepperdine’s Weisman Museum can seem uninviting. Upon first glance at the large concrete building, some students might think it is closed. But open the door and go into the museum and you find yourself in a much different realm — bright, lively and teeming with color.Michael Zakian, director of the … [Read more...] about Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Art History Lecture Series Presents ‘Why Museums Sometimes Lie’
Photos by Ella GonzalezThe Art History Lecture Series commenced Thursday in the Weisman Museum with Elizabeth Marlowe’s “Why Museums Sometimes Lie,” which examined the complex role of the museum and art market, including their ethical dimensions over time and in the 21st century.Marlowe, a professor at Colgate University, began her lecture with a brief review … [Read more...] about Art History Lecture Series Presents ‘Why Museums Sometimes Lie’
The Getty Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Robert Polidori Exhibit
Photos by Tanisha Shankar In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Getty Center opening, the J. Paul Getty Museum presents an exhibition of 20 behind-the-scenes photographs of the museum taken by photographer Robert Polidori. Polidori, known for his images of architecture and human habits, put together a series of photographs of the Getty before the official opening … [Read more...] about The Getty Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Robert Polidori Exhibit
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez When observed closely, human beings are a jumble of contradictions. Perhaps there are those that like orange juice but hate oranges, the introvert who loves performing, an extrovert who never dares to raise their hand in class, or a vegetarian who hates vegetables. The human condition is unified by the seemingly disparate nature of who the individual … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
