Arts
Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on the Vagina Monologues
I don’t love The Vagina Monologues.
What We Share with ISIS
As the film rolled three weeks ago in Aleppo, Syria, a new kind of horror movie was starting to unfold.
"Hot People Looking at Art": Gorgeous Art and People at the ICA's Opening Party
DIY terrariums! Outrageous outfits! Jesus mixing electronica! Last week the ICA celebrated a new season of art installations with a magical mid–winter party. Street hit the galleries to check out the artwork. But mostly to see what all of the beautiful people in attendance had to say.
Humans of Chez Yasmine
Whether or not you have tried the tartine and couscous, you probably know someone who was photographed grabbing lunch on the way to Van Pelt.
Art of the Pick–Up
The sexiest art form is also the hardest to master. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Arts went to the home of Penn's pick–up artists (read: Smokes') to see what worked, what fell flat and what the fuck. Van Gogh cut off his ear and gave it to a prostitute in a declaration love; here's how you all did it instead.
BDSM, Teddy Bears and Bacon Vaginas: The Art of the Heart
This week, Arts hung out with Penn's fine artists to see what got their hearts beating. Inspired by everything from a mom to an ex to a burrito, these six student artists painted a diverse portrait of the meaning of love.
Contrapposto: How Manuel Alvarez Bravo Stole the Paul Strand Show at Arthur Ross Gallery
Didn't get enough art at the ICA? Head to your red local library for more.
First Friday Spotlight: Galleries at 319 N 11th Street
Now that Penn social life is dedicated to psychologically testing the freshmen, there couldn’t be a better time to burst the bubble and head to the city on a Friday night.
Dead Funny: Mask and Wig's A Comedy of Terrors
Last Saturday, I headed off campus to catch the Mask and Wig Show’s “A Comedy of Terrors.” Looking to switch up my Saturday night routine, I was keen to replace the drama of Greek life with, you know, actual drama.
O.C.R. or Go See Art
Each semester little Wharton boys and girls gather round Huntsman to interview for OCR (on–campus recruiting). It’s just like Christmas only this time the rules are reversed—the NAUGHTY boys and girls get the presents, namely, the $20,000 stipends in New York.
Ali Lotz's Les Fumeurs
In its most basic sense, Les Fumeurs is a black and white film showing individual portraits of fifteen people smoking cigarettes. As the sitters are alone onscreen and in their private moments, each person’s smoking tics and idiosyncrasies become clear. They smoke at their own pace, until they finish. And one by one they leave the shot, and their picture disappears.
Dispatch: The Art of Textbook Searching
“A First Course in Probability by Sheldon Ross, 9th Edition.” It checks all the boxes of a pain–in–the–ass textbook: 1) It’s required. 2) The one–month–old 9th edition invalidates the 8th edition that everyone from last semester’s class is trying to sell. 3) On Campus Express it’s $194. Enough is enough. I'm finding a reasonably priced textbook, damnit.
Required Reading
This is the one week of the semester you’re in the Penn Book Centre. While you’re there, pick up the required reading for classes you won’t find on Penn in Touch.
Contrapposto: Covering Charlie
In less than a week cartoonist Rénald ‘Luz’ Luzier found the inspiration for a cover that would mourn the lost lives of the attacks and show that hope and courage are not lost.
DIY: Tiara
You’ll need something to distinguish your Juicy jumpsuit from the other 364 days of the year. This crown will make everyone Jelly Clarkson.
Artist Profile: Party Planning Mother
A mom shares her story and tips on the art of party planning
What's Your Favorite Art Piece at DRL?
We asked Math and Physics Professors to name the best pieces of art in DRL.
Review: DRL Art Gallery
You are probably going to fail Astro, but at least you'll have something pretty to look at while you slam your head against the wall.
