Student artists scrutinize personal histories, self identities
courtesy of Vassar Media Relations Within our identities is a history. The places we come from, the beliefs we hold, the orientations we associate with and more are part of…
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Oakley’s print debut reveals intimate personal struggles
If you have ever turned on a computer and gone to YouTube, you have probably seen a video featuring Tyler Oakley. The social media mogul has been on the site…
Modern art and biscuit factories: exploring Dia: Beacon
courtesy of DIA: Beacon By this time in the semester, things can start to seem a little repetitive. Days are filled with going to the same classrooms, eating the same…
Kramer blends art with activism in novels, screenplays
courtesy of Sundance International Film Festival Think of New York City in the early ’80s. Imagine how violent the HIV-AIDS crisis swept across its gay community, inciting panic in the…
Artoberfest to spotlight local marginalized musicians
Courtesy of PWR BTTM via Facebook As college students living on a pretty small campus, we are constantly within a bubble. Most of us stay on campus and rarely leave.…
Bettelheim to shed light on Latin-American Loeb art
Courtesy of Judith Bettelheim Lurking in the basement of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center are dozens upon dozens of artistic works that have not seen the light of day…
Boyle surprises with nuanced Jobs film
The best film I saw at this year’s Telluride Film Festival was surprisingly the film I thought for better or for worse would represent Hollywood at its most mediocrely mainstream.…
Loeb exhibition traces history of Asian art collection
If one walks into the Loeb Art Center this week, one can find a refreshing series of ink paintings on soft, yellowed papers, delicate jade and ceramic works, as well…
Art’s in the name for Loeb’s latest
This summer’s exhibition at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center features Richard Artschwager’s “Punctuating Space.” The display features 59 pieces from a 40-year period. / Vassar Media Relations Decked out…
Byrd’s character illustrations lead to surreal senior project
Jalilah Byrd ‘15 creates a unique Senior Art Project, inspired by her growing passion for animation. She will focus on surreal and abstract themes when creating characters and narratives for…