Weisman Museum welcomed Dr. Chad Duffy, assistant professor of English and director of the Social Action and Justice Colloquium, to discuss the importance of visual accessibility on Pepperdine's campus. Duffy began his informational session by sharing that, even though he is not an art professor, he is still fascinated by art and language. "I'm very interested in the way that … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Hosts Image Description Workshop
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Lecture: Artist, Lawyer Discuss Art Exhibit with Beauty and Justice
Makoto Fujimura, internationally-renowned artist and writer, and his wife, Haejin Shim Fujimura, lawyer and CEO of global justice organization Embers International, joined the Pepperdine community at Stauffer Chapel on Jan. 18. With the help of the Weisman Museum, they welcomed Makoto Fujimura's new solo exhibit called "Water Flames." They both also touched on beauty and … [Read more...] about Lecture: Artist, Lawyer Discuss Art Exhibit with Beauty and Justice
‘Find Something That Inspires You’: Weisman Museum Acts as Sanctuary for Creativity
In the fall 2021, junior Kiara Bromberg embarked on a memorable journey to the Weisman Museum. This hidden treasure on the Pepperdine campus left an indelible mark on her, she said. Bromberg and her two friends decided to seek shelter from a rainstorm within the museum's walls. Little did they know, they were about to commence on a captivating artistic adventure. The Weisman … [Read more...] about ‘Find Something That Inspires You’: Weisman Museum Acts as Sanctuary for Creativity
The Weisman’s New Exhibit Features ‘Atmospheric’ Artist
Students and locals alike flooded the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art for its grand re-opening Aug. 26. Floor-to-ceiling pieces of dreamlike Icelandic landscapes greet guests. The exhibit exclusively features the artist Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson who grew upin Iceland. The beautiful landscapes around Jónsson inspired her to recreate them in the form … [Read more...] about The Weisman’s New Exhibit Features ‘Atmospheric’ Artist
Michael Zakian’s Final Exhibit is a Poignant Look at the Female Form
The Rodin and Women exhibit in the Weisman Museum opened to the public on Jan. 18, and will remain open until March 29. The impressive collection was the last exhibition curated by former Museum Director Michael Zakian, who passed away last month. Photos by Savannah Welch Since its installment in early January, French sculptor Auguste Rodin's collection has drawn … [Read more...] about Michael Zakian’s Final Exhibit is a Poignant Look at the Female Form