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(01/25/18 6:34am)
The '80s were a colorful time, to say the least. But among the neon polyester and crunchy, kinky bouffants, there was one trend that held a more serious message than “girls just wanna have fun.” Velcroed into all those chartreuse, Tommy Hilfiger sweaters and jaunty, prep blazers were shoulder pads—a bold artistic statement. But these straight–edged shoulder enhancers are making a comeback, and there is a bigger reason than just wanting a sharp, tailored look against the flowery, subtleness of spring.
(01/19/18 6:41pm)
One year after Trump's inauguration, his election and decisions in office continue to affect American society and incite protest. Over the last year, artists have channelled their emotions and opinions into their work, melding the personal and political into installations, apparel, Fine Arts theses, and more.
(01/17/18 3:13am)
There's only one night each year when all 12 dance groups at Penn share the same stage. And that night is the Emily Sachs Dance Benefit, which falls on Friday, January 19th this year.
(01/17/18 3:36am)
Ah, yes, art—a seemingly useless artifact of the past that has no place in the modern age of technology. Especially here at Penn, the atmosphere of which is largely dominated by preprofessionalism, who even has the time of day to set down their—whatever tools professional people use—for a paintbrush?
(01/16/18 12:48am)
Like many others, my Instagram feed is a conveyer belt of curated selfies and risqué finsta posts—and I love it. Instagram keeps me in touch with my high school friends and helps me remember that tropical vacation they took over winter break. But with Instagram comes FOMO, and I am missing out. I am missing some of the diverse voices I was lucky to be inundated with daily in my arts high school. I mean the queer kids, more specifically.
(01/17/18 3:24am)
Last year was bursting with stellar Broadway debuts. From Miss Saigon to Dear Evan Hansen, the big white way had something for everyone. While the 2016–2017 season was full of hits, it left theatre aficionados wondering what next season could hold. Would it be able to top this last season, which held box–office successes such as Hamilton?
(01/17/18 3:28am)
Come the beginning of each new year, bookstores fill their windows with weight–loss guides and self–help books promoting mindfulness in the spirit of New Year resolutions. Amazing! But while they directly channel the spirit of resolution, there are also plenty of more entertaining options that indirectly accomplish the same thing. So, with the goal of reading more in the New Year, here’s a college–themed (read: time–saving) list of refreshing and invigorating works of literature.
(01/16/18 1:17am)
While the Bomb Cyclone may have dampened our enthusiasm for Philly’s winter wonderland, there are a number of exciting arts events around town this winter. This winter offers both old favorites (Les Mis) and new exhibitions (Design in Revolution). Spanning January to March and covering architecture, visual art, and performance, these pieces offer something for every kind of art appreciator at Penn.