Fine Arts

Occidental’s beloved Letterpress program finds a new home in the library

Letterpress printing is an art form dating back to the first printing press, created by German inventor Johannes Gutenberg. The process includes using metal and wooden...

NELA filmmakers spotlighted at eighth annual Highland Park Independent Film Festival

The eighth annual Highland Park Independent Film Festival took place Oct. 1–2 at the Highland Theatre. The festival featured 31 films by NELA filmmakers including “Brandi Finds...

Conceptual art meets play time: ‘Interdisciplinary Arts’ class expands definition of art, allows students to explore

Author: Emma Lodes In a hiccup of sand, a pickup truck screeches to a stop in a Pasadena alleyway. Ten college students jump out of the...

Colorful characters share rarities at book fair

Author: Laura Scott Outside the Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo, LA’s most stylish and pop-cultured residents gather near several food trucks and a small stage before...

‘Anticipatio’ invites active viewer participation

Author: Leah Nomkin Visitors to the Weingart Gallery exhibit "Anticipatio" last month were first met with mysterious instructions: “For this exhibition, each participant presents one score...

Students Select National Slam Team

Author: Juliet Suess As ancient poets did before their time, students brought their poetry to life on stage in the second competitive poetry slam held this...

Artists challenge traditional Islamic style, form

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January, the media has been saturated with discussions about Islam's representation in popular culture. With a new...

Identity in Art: Zoe Walsh’s Experience As a Studio Art Major

Author: Claire Diggins If you made it into the Weingart Art Gallery within the last few months, you would have undoubtedly seen the compelling artwork of...

Emancipation theme inspires art installation

Author: Flora Adamian Students entering the Green Bean for their daily dose of caffeine this February will immediately notice the vibrant artwork displayed across the walls....

“War/Photography” at Annenberg

Author: Drew Jaffe The advent of photography in the mid-19th century ushered in a new age of expression with startling ramifications. Moments that could previously only...

Alumna brings ghost towns to TED stage

Author: Rourke Healey Abbey Williams '14 never imagined she would give a TEDtalk a year after graduating from Occidental College. Speaking last November at a StateStreet...

Weingart Gallery displays talents of Occidental faculty

Author: Lena Smith The background noise is the first obvious aspect of the art show currently on display in Weingart. Sound emanates from a collection of...