With comic book styling, biology grad Kella Vangsness paints stem cells as superheroes
‘Stem Cells: The Heroes of Disease’ depicts stem cells waging a war against the villainy of disease.
L.A. mayor, council members recognize USC Black History Month project
Custom-designed banners created by young artists and a famed muralist are honored at City Hall.
Black History Month banners reflecting the African-American experience to appear on Trousdale Parkway
Images for the banners were created by local high school students and painted by a muralist.
Step into an artist’s imagination in new Fisher Museum exhibit
Mexico-based James hd Brown is famous around the world, but he’s a virtual unknown in Los Angeles, his birthplace.
Biologist takes artistic view of science — and the results are stunning
Amanda Kwieraga uses acrylic and ink on wood panels to create “Art for Science’s Sake.”
Artist Enrique Martínez Celaya named first Provost Professor of Humanities and Arts at USC
The poet, philosopher and scholar will lead conversations with students on artistic expression.
Medical research inspires art
Artists are paired with researchers to produce fascinating work displayed on the USC Health Sciences Campus.
Mary Kelly appointed Judge Widney Professor at USC Roski School of Art and Design
The influential artist and educator uses her work to address some of society’s most complex challenges.
USC Fisher Museum acquires etchings and drawings from local artist
The works demonstrate Dan McCleary’s signature style and versatility.
USC Roski opens its studios to works of art
Seeking a ‘Celfie’? How about a project devoted to tarot cards? Spectators saw that and more at the school’s fine arts event.
Literature inspires artwork at USC’s Writing Center
Sculptures and paintings fill the space in a place where students wield words.
USC’s East Asian Library displays global acts of goodwill
Exhibition spotlights the selfless work of Peace Corps volunteers through the years.
Documentary profiles consistently inconsistent Llyn Foulkes
The artist zigs when others zag, confounding critics and galleries alike with his abrupt shifts in direction.
When paintings came alive at twilight
Digital humanities and art history scholar Justin Underhill uses visualization software to recreate the experience of viewing art in its original setting.
Open Studios shows off student talent
USC Roski School of Art and Design event showcases work of undergraduate artists.
Expert in Chinese art set to lead USC Pacific Asia Museum
Christina Yu Yu garners praise for her experience in researching and curating Asian art and her ambitious vision.
Designers dabble in biology
Students find artistic inspiration under microscopes, in petri dishes and in test tubes.
USC Roski student creates art with a conscience
Carolina Caycedo, who was born in London and raised in Colombia, first explored the notion of bartering while attending art school in Bogotá.
USC Roski artists shine at LA Woman exhibition
LA Woman: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow features many of Los Angeles’ leading artists and no fewer than six faculty and alumnae of the USC Roski School of Fine Arts.