An interview with Arts Councils Director of Production, Student Athlete and Performer, Angus Williams.
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This article explores the contrasting styles of Alexander Rodchenko and Arkady Shaikhet in the Soviet Union, highlighting their techniques and political influences.
This article features an interview with CARAMEL, a director, multi-instrumentalist, Division I diver, student, curator, producer, and recording artist. CARAMEL discusses his musical journey, influences from his upbringing in Ohio, and the role of vulnerability in his creative process. He also reflects on how themes of Black empowerment and personal identity shape his art.
Set in the year 2200, "The Valentine Project" is a dystopian short story where a unified world government confines citizens to Canada due to global nuclear contamination. Children are separated by gender from infancy until eighteen, when they undergo tests to determine their ideal spouse. The narrative follows Scarlett, a graduating girl, as she prepares to leave for the testing facility, highlighting her bond with eleven-year-old Kinsley and the societal structures that define their existence.
This article features an interview with emerging artist Marko Grgurevich, professionally known as Simeon Marko, a Studio Art major at Boston College. He discusses his upbringing, the development of his passion for art, and his creative process. Grgurevich reflects on his participation in the "Emergence" exhibition and shares insights into his artistic journey and future aspirations.
This article examines the Book of Durrow and the Book of Kells, two intricately crafted Insular manuscripts from the golden age of Irish art (circa 650-900 AD). It focuses on the contrasting representations of the Evangelist Matthew in each manuscript to explore their artistic differences and historical origins. The discussion includes detailed analyses of the illuminations, stylistic elements, and the cultural influences that shaped these works. The article also delves into debates surrounding their provenance, creation dates, and the monastic traditions involved in their production.
"As public funding for the arts declined and private markets took precedence, the valuation of art became increasingly dictated by economic power rather than artistic merit."
