Category: Arts
Introducing the Winter/Spring 2020 edition of Brandeis MagazineJan. 23, 2020This edition of Brandeis Magazine includes timely features, faculty and student news, Class Notes, notable alumni books, and much more.
Brandeis launches composition prize, hosts archives and concert series to honor renowned composerJan. 22, 2020An annual competition for composers is part of the Henri Lazarof Living Legacy at Brandeis.
'Shtisel' stars visit BrandeisNov. 22, 2019Shira Haas, Neta Riskin and Hadas Yaron discussed their characters and showed clips of some of their favorite scenes from the show in an event hosted by the Film, Television and Interactive Media program in Wasserman Cinematheque Thursday night.
Studying abroad in South Korea, Nico Leger '21 is immersed in the cultureNov. 21, 2019Leger, a triple major in East Asian Studies, English, and Creative Writing, is studying in Seoul through the Council on International Educational Exchange's Korea program.
Gamin, the Korean master musician, curates this fall's MusicUnitesUS Nov. 11, 2019The weeklong residency will remember and honor the “comfort women” who were forced into sexual slavery between 1932 and 1945 in occupied East Asia.
The first American Jewish novel Nov. 8, 2019Historian Jonathan Sarna uncovered a long-forgotten book by the author Cora Wilburn that's the first work of literary fiction by an American Jew. Now Wilburn is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Vicente Cayuela combines art with activism at BrandeisNov. 7, 2019With his innovative use of digital media, studio arts major Vicente Cayuela ‘22 combines his dedication to activism with his artistic talents to broadcast poignant messages.
The power of the arts to address conflictOct. 21, 2019Dancer, anthropologist and human rights practitioner Toni Shapiro-Phim has joined the faculty of the Creativity, Arts and Social Transformation program. In this Q&A, Shapiro-Phim discusses arts, culture and conflict transformation.
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, 2019
Historian 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.
In clay, Kevin Dikdan ’19 discovered intricacies of businessFeb. 26, 2019Ceramics and international business ethics fascinate Kevin Dikdan '19. Little did he know his interest in one would lead to a greater appreciation for the other.
‘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.
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