Arts
Embracing Your Inner Narcissus
Upon entering "White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart" at the Institute of Contemporary Art on campus, you’ll be greeted by Rip Cord Rex—a futuristic tribal figurine that ferociously glares at you with his gaping, bottomless sockets.
The Fairey Controversy: A Photo Stolen or a Photo Revitalized
A lawsuit between Fairey and the Associated Press makes us question the boundaries of creative license.
All You Need to Know About Shepard Fairey
This week we’re all about street artist SHEPARD FAIREY. Why? Don't ask. OBEY.
Campus Gems: Seated Woman
“Seated Woman” is a bronze sculpture, by Herbert Seiler, of—surprise, surprise!—a seated woman, outside Fagin Hall.
Review: Glitter and Folds
Check out Field Kallop, among others, at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
DIY: Fairey-Inspired Paper CD Case
You need: Computer paper with printed artwork on one side (try: Shepard Fairey’s "Guns & Roses") OR with personally drawn artwork on one side (be creative!) A CD 1.
Shepard Fairey in Philly
2001 Frankford Ave. Adjacent to the Rocket Cat Café in the Fishtown area of Philly is a large mural of a woman wearing a traditional rice paddy hat while holding a machine gun with a rose petal at the tip of her barrel.
If You're Feeling Fairey…
Then take a look at these two street artists and their eye–catching graphic designs.
Artist Profile: Legarlin Li
Name and Year: Legarlin Li, SEAS’14 Hometown: San Diego, CA Major: Digital Media Design Website: http://www.legarlinli.com Street: You define yourself as the “confluence of a programmer and a doodler.” How is this reflected in your creations? Legarlin Li: I’ve always been detail-oriented, but with the two combined, they’ve propelled me to a hyper-level of precision.
34 Seconds with the Artist: Tanya Thanawalla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmIRXAsc6iE Edited by Alex Hosenball
The Artful Romantic: 5 Creative Geniuses' Poetic Words on Love
Get some V–Day inspiration from these classic romantics. We've got you covered, Beethoven to Ben.
The Fine Art of Taxidermy
Taxidermy artist Beth Beverly gives us an inside look on her unconventional choice of medium. Check out her new reality show “Immortalized” on AMC.
Artist Profile: Tanya Thanawalla
Name and Year: Tanya Thanawalla, Class of 2014 Hometown: Dallas, Texas Major: Political Science Major and Chinese Minor Website: http://www.strictlyfunkdance.com/ Street: When did your interest in dance begin?
Valentine's Day Date Night
Sweep your date off his/her/its feet with these art–inspired date itineraries
34 Seconds with the Artist: Joey Wallerstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg4kCj9A_Tk
Artist Profile: Joey Wallerstein
ARTIST PROFILE: Joey Wallerstein Name and Year: Joey Wallerstein, C’13 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Major: Anthropology YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_zYjUfjq_Y Street: When did you discover your passion for music? Joey Wallerstein: I realized I liked singing when I participated in my middle school’s mandatory chorus.
DIY: Chinese Lanterns
Arts teaches you a new way to use red Solo cups.
The Year of the Snake: A Guide to Where to Slither on Down
The Dragon is out and the Snake is in! Gear up for the Chinese New Year with these cultural experiences around the city.
