USC celebrates a new era of public art with sculpture unveiling
The installation of a 13-foot-tall bronze piece by USC faculty member Enrique Martínez Celaya heralds a re-imagining of the arts at the university.
How the Pandemic Changed Museums Forever (or Did It?)
They had to rethink how to connect with the public. Turns out “Botticelli on Zoom” and art talks from the couch might change the way Americans get their culture fix.
2 USC faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows
Art historian Lisa Pon is recognized for exploring Renaissance artist Raphael’s collaborations, while composer Nina C. Young is known for her genre-defying work.
For this USC Roski alum, a backyard is as good as an art gallery
With the design school’s galleries closed due to COVID-19, artist Josh Beliso got creative and took advantage of his family’s outdoor space.
USC Students Thrive in the Heart of L.A’s Art Scene
USC art and design students build creative ties in the midst of L.A.’s Arts District.
‘Wash Your Hands’ and ‘Resist Hate’: USC Roski lecturer sees timely revival of his artwork
Several years ago, L.A. artist Eric Junker created two pieces of art with simple, straightforward messages. In 2020, those messages ring truer than ever.
Through technology, USC’s museums and galleries keep people connected to the arts
For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the USC Fisher Museum of Art has closed its doors. Yet the museums and galleries of USC remain conduits to the arts for many.
This student’s art is on display in an unexpected place: the provost’s office
If you stop by USC’s Office of the Provost, you might see Brian Dinh’s oil paintings adorning the walls. They aren’t there by accident.
A new crop of International Artist Fellows joins the USC community
Ten students from across five of USC’s graduate arts programs are the latest members of a program that allows them to focus on their craft while exploring the Los Angeles artist community.
Arts showcase puts talented USC students at center stage
The evening — featuring music, dance and theatrical presentations, comedy, films and an art exhibition — was a signature event leading up to Friday’s inauguration of Carol L. Folt as USC president.
USC Alumna Chelle Barbour Brings Improvisation to Art
A multidisciplinary artist creates portraits that reimagine notions of black women.
USC’s Enrique Martínez Celaya Explores the Ties Between Art, Science and Philosophy
The physicist turned artist crosses disciplines — and time periods — with his work.
Alumna Dora De Larios Broke the Mold as a Pioneering Artist
The celebrated ceramist and acclaimed Latina artist has made an indelible mark on the art world.
Fourth-Generation Trojan Embraces Timeless Craft of Stained Glass
David Judson MA ’96, president of Judson Studios, brings a fresh eye to the centuries-old craft of stained glass.
The Trojans Bringing Arts Education Back to Kids and Schools
If you think arts education has vanished from schools and neighborhoods, these Trojans have some news for you.
USC Institutions Illuminate Latin American and Latino Art
Community artists get helping hand with USC Fisher residency, exhibit
Participants in Art Division, a Westlake nonprofit, took lessons with some of USC’s top artists, then displayed their own work.
USC Fisher Museum exhibit asks visitors to board ‘the beast’
Artists explore the price of migration and the toll it takes on lives in the Americas.
Activism as Art Form: USC Roski’s Suzanne Lacy
John Knuth and the Art of Chaos
John Knuth MFA ’05 disrupts the natural order with flies, snakes and other collaborators from the animal kingdom.
The Art of Engagement: Treasures from Asia
Christina Yu Yu picks four standout pieces from the USC Pacific Asia Museum.
How, when and why ‘primitive art’ was added to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
USC professor Nancy Lutkehaus explores the cultural, social and political significance of the decision.
His career began with a fall down the stairs
Physical comedy came early to David Hyde Pierce. Growing up, as the youngest of four, his first acting experience occurred in the morning as he came down for breakfast.
12 Years a Slave wins USC Libraries Scripter Award
The film’s Scripter win adds to the growing number of awards for the Fox Searchlight production, including best motion picture in the drama category at the Golden Globes.