Two museum attendees stand in front of Ken Gonzales-Day's "Two Men Were Taken," 2007 on Sept. 10. The artwork was captured by light jet on aluminum and displayed two trees at the end of a dirt path, a site of lynching in California history. Photos by Lucian Himes Roots. Leaves. Branches. Ashes. Decay. Each of these words are associated with either life or death through the … [Read more...] about ‘To Bough And To Bend’ – Trees Tell Stories
Weisman Musuem
Pepp Celebrates Opening of ‘The Cultivators: Highlights from the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection’
Next to these African American profiles is writing on the wall explaining the background and purpose of the new exhibit at the Weisman Museum. Referring to the Kinsey family and their collection, the exhibit is "a visual experience in multiple parts, with multiple intersections, that illuminates the passion of one family for the history that has defined American identity." … [Read more...] about Pepp Celebrates Opening of ‘The Cultivators: Highlights from the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection’
‘Environmental Reflections’ Invites Nature Inside the Weisman Museum
Pieces from "Environmental Reflections" are on display inside the Weisman Museum. The exhibit opened Sept. 1, and will remain open until Dec. 5. Photo by Dane BruhahnIn-person art exhibits are back at The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine’s on campus art museum, as it presents the first art exhibit of the 2021-2022 season, titled “Environmental … [Read more...] about ‘Environmental Reflections’ Invites Nature Inside the Weisman Museum
Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts Slowly Reopens Its Curtains
Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre remains partially open to students and groups for special and permitted use April 6. The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts allowed for more in-person, student engagement after lighter LA County COVID-19 regulations. Photo by Ali LevensPepperdine’s Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts will open more opportunities for the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts Slowly Reopens Its Curtains
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Julia Campbell
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
