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(12/10/21 5:00am)
Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground translates the band into energy, embodying the people, art, and sounds of New York City during the rise of experimental rock. The 2021 documentary mimics the hypnotic nature of Andy Warhol’s influence and The Velvet Underground at its height. Similar to Warhol’s work, Haynes’ documentary holds the potential to “extend time,” drawing out the narratives of each band member and their respective contributions to the group. Rather than creating a chronological—or purely historical—account of The Velvet Underground, Haynes recreates the same temporal dissonance that is emulated in their music. By doing so, Haynes expands the definition of the band, whose influence has extended beyond the music industry and into a cultural phenomenon.
(12/01/20 2:33am)
A windswept Harry Styles clad in a baby blue Gucci dress graces the December cover of Vogue. As the glossy images circulated online, the internet took to scrutinizing the ex–boyband member. Yes, the cover is most certainly “camp,” but more critically: Could this nod to a future of genderless fashion?
(11/08/20 10:49pm)
We’re likely familiar with person–to–person sexism. Whether that comes in the form of inappropriate comments about a women’s appearance or workplace sexual harrassment, it’s clear that women are often disrespected in the professional world. As technology develops the ability to sort through resumes and qualifications, a new concern arises: Can algorithms be sexist?
(09/29/20 9:20pm)
Like many other employees across the nation, staff members at Asian Arts Initiative (AAI) shifted their work online in the wake of coronavirus. Usual in–person activities were readily replaced with Zoom meetings, breakout sessions, and quick email threads. To recreate a sense of connection, Cat Ramirez launched the AAI Pen Pals Project in April, giving staff members the opportunity to send handwritten postcards to each other. In September, the AAI Pen Pals Project was re–launched and redirected for an additional cause: raising funds for the struggling USPS.
(09/16/20 1:24am)
Adrian Evans IV (GSE ‘21) starts all of his work on a paint–splattered tarp on the floor of his apartment. As a self–taught artist, he’s been creating abstract paintings since his sophomore year of college. His Pollock–esque pieces can be found on his instagram, @creacetion and his online portfolio. Now, as a student in the Graduate School of Education, he’s bridging the meanings of oral storytelling, teaching, and the process of creation.
(09/07/20 12:25am)
Cynthia Zhou (C’23) first began exploring design through anime fan–art forums in middle school, and since then, her love for creating art has blossomed into a diverse and impressive portfolio. Her work has not gone unnoticed—she is a 2018 National YoungArts Foundation Finalist and was recognized at the White House as a 2019 Presidential Scholar in the Arts. She has also been featured in exhibits in the Kennedy Center in DC, as well as New York City, San Francisco, and Miami. Although Cynthia’s portfolio spans from paintings to logo graphics, her art consistently uses color to represent how we interact with our memories. Now she’s turning her passion for introspection professional, using her knack for emotive color theory to design for grassroots movements. For Cynthia, her talent serves a deliberate purpose: to promote equality.
(04/19/20 8:52pm)
People seem to be adopting different methods to cope with quarantine. Some are using it as an advantage to dive full–throttle into self–improvement journeys, while others, like me, are lavishing in their newfound time to sleep in, binge Netflix, or get dressed up for no reason at all. As weeks turn into months, it’s easy to begin to question how this will affect our lives in the long run.
(02/12/20 1:04am)
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many celebrate the holiday with their lovers or lament in their singledom. Supermarkets fill with heart–shaped chocolates, glittery Hallmark cards, and jumbo teddy bears. But, beyond the pink paraphernalia, Valentine’s Day is also a time to meditate on those we love, have loved, and have lost.