Category: Arts
New adventure: Beijing native Yinan Liang pursues psychology at BrandeisOct. 3, 2019Yinan Liang '20 has always been fascinated by what makes people tick. Now she studies psychology and works in the Gutchess lab.
Discovered: The first literary American Jewish novelOct. 3, 2019Historian Jonathan Sarna tracked down the long-forgotten book that inaugurates the American Jewish literary canon. Read an excerpt describing Yom Kippur in Germany.
Professor Joe Wardwell recognized with BU alumni awardSept. 20, 2019
Marta Kauffman '78 takes the Brandeis QuestionnaireSept. 20, 2019The co-creator of "Friends" looked back at her time on campus in this Q&A with Brandeis Magazine.
Sneak peek: Rose fall exhibitions feature Gordon Matta-Clark, Caroline WoolardSept. 16, 2019The Rose Art Museum's fall exhibitions open on Sept. 21.
Where you can find Brandeis creative arts faculty this summerJuly 10, 2019This summer, Brandeis arts faculty have a full slate of exhibitions, performances and more. Here’s a look at what some of the faculty are up to.
Works by prominent artists enter The Rose Art Museum's permanent collectionJuly 8, 2019Three major works have newly entered the museum’s permanent collection: Betye Saar’s mixed-media "Supreme Quality" (1998), Ralph Coburn’s multi-part painting "Random Sequence Participatory Composition" (1962), and Joe Overstreet’s sculptural painting "untitled" (pictured, 1972).
Rose Art Museum will be open year-round, starting this summer June 20, 2019The Rose will be open this summer from June 20 to August 25, featuring a presentation by Peruvian artist Maya Watanabe and an exhibition of 34 works from the museum's permanent collection.
Building peace in the Middle East, one joke at a timeJune 12, 2019Stand-up comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi ’11 believes comedy can open the hearts and minds to an alternative reality.
Brandeis a capella group Starving Artists appear on 'Sing that Thing!'May 20, 2019
Jon Landau ’68, H’19 encourages graduates to pursue art alwaysMay 19, 2019Jon Landau ’68, H’19 shared his perspective on art with members of the Class of 2019 at the Creative Arts diploma ceremony during Brandeis University's Commencement.
- Sarah McCarty '16 awarded Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMay 9, 2019
From Paris to Boston, the crucial role of fire chaplainsMay 1, 2019Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters, such as the fire that claimed part of Notre Dame in Paris, write professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs.
Basement Records is bringing talent to the surfaceApril 26, 2019When Avi Hirshbein '19 set about creating his own record label at Brandeis, he found resources and a community that served as a canvas for him to create his own vision.
Catch Brandeis faculty at the National Center for Jewish Film's annual festivalApril 26, 2019The National Center for Jewish Film’s annual film festival is co-sponsored by ten university organizations and features 25 screening events in the Boston area, including talks with Brandeis faculty.
Alli Steinberg ’19 explored art and found community at BrandeisApril 17, 2019Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Alli Steinberg always felt a little out of place. Then she came to Brandeis.
A way forward for the Cathedral of Notre Dame April 16, 2019Fine arts professor Charles McClendon comments on the horrific fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and the path toward renovating the iconic building.
A fresh take on ancient GreekApril 8, 2019When professors Dmitry Troyanovsky and Joel Christensen sought to collaborate on a production of “The Bacchae” they wanted to create something fresh and new. No small feat for a 2,400-year-old story.
Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts brings music, dance, theater and more to campusMarch 28, 2019The 2019 Festival runs April 7-14. Take a look at some of the events on tap.
Anna Deavere Smith honored as 2019 Richman FellowMarch 22, 2019The celebrated actor and playwright visited Brandeis for a two-day residency.
Visual Artist Fred Wilson to receive Brandeis' 2019 Creative Arts AwardMarch 19, 2019Wilson challenges assumptions of history, culture, race, and conventions of display with his innovative and evocative work.
MusicUnitesUS presents: The Notion of MelodyMarch 15, 2019Māori composer Horomona Horo, Australian composer Ian Munro, and Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate will come to campus for a residency and performance.
Noted photographer Judy Glickman Lauder speaks about the "Danish exception"March 11, 2019Photographer Judy Glickman Lauder G'11 spent years photographing concentration camps. Her new book “Beyond the Shadows” tells the story of the Danish rescue of 90 percent of its Jews in words and pictures. She spoke about her photography at Brandeis on March 11.
- Brandeis faculty and alumni nominated for IRNE awardsFeb. 28, 2019
MFA acquires pieces from Brandeis exhibitionFeb. 27, 2019In a first for the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and Israeli artist Tamar Paley, the Museum of Fine Arts acquired three pieces from a 2018 exhibition in the Kniznick Gallery.
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ star Tony Shalhoub visits BrandeisFeb. 11, 2019The actor reflected on his career and imparted advice to students.
Kwesi Jones '21: An artist of all mediaFeb. 1, 2019Sophomore Kwesi Jones is an artist in every sense of the word. His latest work showcases the history of black studies at Brandeis through film.
Photos: Howardena Pindell exhibition at the Rose Art Museum this springJan. 22, 2019Get a sneak preview of "What Remains to Be Seen," on display at the Rose from Feb. 1 to May 19.
Anna Deavere Smith named 2019 Richman FellowJan. 15, 2019The actor and playwright will visit campus for a two-day residency in March.
Creating a network for art makers in areas of conflictDec. 3, 2018IMPACT is a Brandeis-based project that aims to create a global network of cultural leaders, researchers, and artists who are facing down some of the most difficult challenges of the 21st century.
Working the angles: Set design with Cameron AndersonNov. 21, 2018Theater arts professor Cameron Anderson is an internationally acclaimed set designer. Her most recent work is for “The Niceties,” a play that is a debate about race and privilege between a college professor and student in the professor’s office during office hours.
MusicUnitesUS presents: A Taste of GhanaNov. 12, 2018Brandeis' world music residency series brings a weeklong showcase of the music, dance and culture of Ghana to campus.
Leonard Bernstein and the FBIOct. 22, 2018In an excerpt from his book on the political history of Brandeis, Stephen Whitfield reveals how Bernstein took to the Brandeis stage to defy Cold War interference with his beliefs and values.
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