Fine Art

Artist Judithe Hernández gives dynamic and inspiring talk to students

Judithe Hernández, Los Angeles-born Chicana artist, spoke to a group of Occidental students in Choi Auditorium Nov. 12. The Spanish and French studies departments...

“Tzolk’in” structure in Quad reflects the cycloidal aspect of the Mayan agricultural calendar

Artist Beatriz Cortez installed "Tzolk'in," a large steel structure modeled after the Mayan agricultural calendar, in the middle of the Academic Quad Nov. 12. Cortez...

Story of birth celebrated in Pasadena Museum of California Art’s last exhibit

The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) is currently showing “Judy Chicago’s Birth Project: Born Again,” a pointed commentary on gender, femaleness and motherhood. The collection is...

Weingart opens new exhibit: “South of Fletcher”

Weingart Gallery opened its doors to the public with the release of photojournalist Bear Guerra and journalist Ruxandra Guidi’s photo and film exhibit “South...

“UnderExposed” highlights importance of properly photographing dark-skinned subjects

Juniors Laura Searles, Janeth Aparicio and Jack Schofield* hosted an art show and makeup workshop entitled "UnderExposed" in the Bengal Room Friday, Nov. 17. The...

Oxy Arts series highlights Los Angeles through the eyes of artist Patrick Martinez

Patrick Martinez, the first speaker in the Oxy Arts speaker series, spoke to a crowd of around 40 students, professors and community members Feb. 7...

“OURS” gallery opening celebrates Femme artists of color

Gallery-goers shook off umbrellas as they arrived for “OURS,” an art show highlighting women and femme artists of color. The exhibit features many Occidental students'...

Art for all — Underground Museum offers an inclusive space to experience art

Tucked between a convenience store and a liquor shop, the Underground Museum is not where one would expect to find art. But the location of the museum...

The art of Lyke and war: Professor’s prints spark dialogue on drone ethics

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Known by students and faculty for her printmaking expertise, Professor Linda Lyke's most recent work aims to foster discussion about one of the...

Mystery building on lawn opens to public

Author: Lena Smith Occidental staff, students and professors alike have puzzled over the small, freestanding new building by the Academic Commons. But today at 5 p.m.,...

Goya’s nightmares become dream museum exhibit

Author: Clark Scally Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, regarded as the newest old master and the first modern master, comes to life in The...