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(11/21/23 11:00am)
On the Nov. 16, 2023, the Rose Art Museum held the grand opening of its new exhibition, “No Ordinary Love,” a curation of works by Salman Toor. This exhibition represents a wave of exhibitions for the Rose as a continuation of an established theme for their exhibitions and collections. The Rose is seeking to uplift and raise the voices and works of intersectional artists, using both new and prior collections to challenge our perspectives on old concepts and preconceptions. Salman Toor, a queer Pakistani artist, exemplifies this intersectionality in his work by painting beautiful panels of maturing as a queer boy in Pakistani culture. Toor’s work can be seen in this exhibition, a living space organized by Dr. Gannit Ankori, the director and chief curator of the Rose Art Museum. The entire exhibit was curated by Asama Naeem, and Dorothy Wagner Wallis, Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art. Toor and Dr. Ankori both created a modern exhibition that recognizes the voices of queer people, Pakistanis, and queer Pakistanis. Throughout the exhibit, Toor’s voice is seen on the walls. The writing on the wall emphasizes the difficulties of sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, and cultural establishments. Those larger themes can be traced throughout his work, the exhibition guides you through each. Toor asks you to consider the feminine and the masculine the mother and the child; society and nature. His work forces the viewer into a voyeuristic perspective; you are an observer to the maturation of a man in conflict with his identities and his environment. Some examples of his art are shown to express these themes.
(11/21/23 11:00am)
The long awaited South Asian Student Association annual culture show, MELA, took place on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2023. The showcase — complete with dynamic dances, poetry, and musical performances — filled the audience’s hearts with self, communal, familial, and cultural love, which is right on par with this year’s theme “Bhalobasha: Unified Love.” The word Bhalobasha is a Bengali word that in essence means expressing love through language and actions. With deep roots in Bengali culture, Bhalobasha has informed people’s fundamental views of how to live, empathize, and love themselves and others. Through their showcase, SASA inspired the audience to embrace the meaning of Bhalobasha.
(11/21/23 11:00am)
The exhibitions “Inventing Isabella” and “Fabiola Jean-Louis: Rewriting History” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum both engage the audience in the many ways that art can change perception. Throughout history, art has been used to glorify, vilify, change, and create historical figures. Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) was an important pillar of the history of Boston, especially in the arts scene. Gardener was an art collector and philanthropist operating out of Boston with many international connections.
(11/14/23 5:33pm)
For as long as I can remember, Diwali celebrations have been taken very seriously in my Gujarati family. Diwali is not just the festival of lights; it is the biggest and most important holiday for Hindus. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This holiday also marks the beginning of a new year for us, and families often make homemade sweets to celebrate with their loved ones. My family, like every other Indian family, loves to go overboard and makes a variety of sweets every year. However, mohanthal is one sweet that has always been a staple in our Diwali celebrations. Ever since I can remember, my grandma has always made it during Diwali, and it has remained a constant favorite of mine and my dad’s. Mohanthal is a gram flour-based traditional Gujarati sweet that is often flavored with a variety of saffron and nuts. This sweet always reminds me of the chaotic but exciting days leading up to Diwali where my family works together to bring our annual celebration to life.
(11/14/23 5:27pm)
(11/14/23 11:00am)
On Sunday, Nov. 12, Brandeis’ very own Adagio Dance Company presented their annual fall showcase. Filled with dances of all styles and skill levels, the showcase dazzled the audience, leaving them with a childlike wonder akin to what one would have meandering around a “Candy Land.”
(11/14/23 11:00am)
Dahlia Ramirez is an artist interested in many different creative mediums such as drawing, sculpting, fiber arts, fashion, theater, film, and jewelry making. Her goal is to create art that is colorful, fun, and collaborative.
(11/14/23 11:00am)
Dahlia Ramirez is an artist interested in many different creative mediums such as drawing, sculpting, fiber arts, fashion, theater, film, and jewelry making. Her goal is to create art that is colorful, fun, and collaborative.
(11/14/23 11:00am)
Dahlia Ramirez is an artist interested in many different creative mediums such as drawing, sculpting, fiber arts, fashion, theater, film, and jewelry making. Her goal is to create art that is colorful, fun, and collaborative.
(11/14/23 8:37am)
COLLABORATIVE ART: Students work together to paint the mural.
(11/14/23 11:00am)
"There is nothing more efficient for changing people's perspectives than a good story, and I think murals are great stories."
(11/07/23 11:00am)
Taylor Swift just released her re-record of her album “1989,” and as a major Taylor Swift fan, I was so excited to listen to 1989’s “From the Vault” tracks, which are brand new songs added to the original “1989” album. The first release of “1989” was released on Oct. 27, 2014 and the re-recorded version was released on Oct. 27, 2023. As many “Swifties” know, Swift started re-recording her songs so she would own her own work, meaning she would own the masters of the re-recorded songs. She has six albums that were originally owned by the recording company Big Machine. Swift has re-recorded “Fearless,” “Red,” “Speak Now,” and most recently “1989.” These re-recordings were a huge power move on Swift’s part, and I have a lot of respect for her as she continues to build her brand. She’s an incredible business woman, even though some people hate her — “haters gonna hate, hate, hate,” I suppose. With each re-recorded album, Swift adds brand new songs — From the Vault tracks — that she didn’t include in the original album. As the re-release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” approached, I couldn’t wait to hear the From the Vault tracks and they did not disappoint! As a disclaimer, I am not the type of Swiftie who obsessively scrolls through Twitter trying to find the most up to date conspiracy theories or updates. With that in mind I’m so excited to share my opinions and commentaries on the From the Vault tracks.
(11/07/23 11:00am)
Note: This review contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
(10/31/23 4:50pm)
Dahlia Ramirez is an artist interested in many different creative mediums such as drawing, sculpting, fiber arts, fashion, theater, film, and jewelry making. Her goal is to create art that is colorful, fun, and collaborative. This is her first published comic.
(10/31/23 4:45pm)
ACROSS
3. HOOT
6. OCTOBER
8. PUMPKIN
10. SABRINA
11. SPIDER
13. FRANKENSTEIN
14. USHER
17. SALEM
19. PACT
(11/14/23 11:00am)
Art evokes many different meanings. No matter the medium, art is thought-provoking and compels us to have a shared experience through our emotions. While Brandeis may be known for its research, it shares a large community of talented artists and creators through the student body. Basement Records, a campus club, aims to bring together artists of all kinds. They helped to create a directory of students that are creating film, music, photography and other mediums as well as create a community. The club was born in 2016, and while there was some loss in membership during the pandemic, it was revived in late 2021. When the president at the time went to study abroad, it was time for a leader to rise. Lizbeth “Liz” Sandoval ’25 serves as the current president of Basement Records alongside several other students on the leadership team. Her vision was to create a community that supports and uplifts BIPOC — Black, Indigenous, People of Color — artists and creatives.
(10/31/23 4:28pm)
A theatre student take — Triona
(10/24/23 10:00am)
I read “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston for the first time the summer before I started college. I couldn’t put it down and it quickly became one of my favorite rom-com books. RWRB explores the romantic relationship between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the first son of the United States, and the Prince of England Henry George Edward James Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor — yes, that is really his name. As two of the world’s most prominent political figures, Alex and Henry must balance their growing love for each other with their responsibilities to their countries. Although there are many reasons to love “Red, White & Royal Blue,” some of my favorite aspects include the adorable emails that the two main characters exchange, the development of sibling relationships, and the mandatory happy ending that all good, fun rom-coms must have.
(10/17/23 2:39pm)
As a young Black woman who loves engaging with and consuming all kinds of media, I strive to find stories that reflect my identity and interests and tell amazing stories in powerful ways. Often within Black media in particular it can become cacophonous to see the same stories repeated — the films about slavery or the Civil Rights Movement that are only really showcased during Black History Month. I would be remiss to not express and acknowledge that these stories are important and necessary to talk about. These stories need to be told and remembered in order to educate and inspire us to create a better future. It is also important to recognize that these stories do not define us, but rather are part of our shared history.
(10/17/23 2:39pm)
The release of the film “Barbie” undoubtedly raised a frenzy this past summer as the allure of Barbie and her dream world not only applies to young girls who dream of “becoming” Barbie, but also to women of all ages who seek their childhood memories. However, rather than immediately showcasing Barbie’s iconic dream house and the signature Barbie pink, the movie takes a different approach by retelling the history of Barbie.
