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Elizabeth Rosemary Plane Sage ’44 Leaves $1.1 Million to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Art Department
Rosemary Sage ’44 By Emily Glory Peters Elizabeth Rosemary Plane Sage ’44 was more than a talented painter and art collector—she was visionary with a heart for young artists at […]
Read MoreSculpting Memory: Students Turn 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Buildings into Installation Art
Professor Aly Ogasian’s class turned 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ buildings into living art installations By Lauren Mar ’25 For 24 hours this spring, the two staircases in 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Steele and Lang Halls […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2025 Day of Giving Shatters Participation Goal
By Emily Glory Peters On March 26, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community once again proved its might. This year’s Day of Giving exceeded virtually every expectation, surpassing the base goal of […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2025 Day of Giving is March 26!
By Emily Glory Peters On March 26, 2025, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community will unite for its annual Day of Giving—24 hours to make a difference for the people, programs, and […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Art Major Seniors Showcase Original Work in New Show
Senior art majors partnered with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Department of Art to showcase their art in a new exhibition this fall By Lauren Mar ’25 For art majors at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, exhibiting their […]
Read MoreProfessor Ken Gonzales-Day to Discuss New Metro Art Commission at LACMA on August 20
The Source reports that 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Professor of Art and Fletcher Jones Chair in Art Ken Gonzales-Day will join curators from Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to discuss his […]
Read MoreThe Value of a 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Education: Launching Careers and Lifelong Success
By Kendra Pintor 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, known for its rigorous academics and supportive community, has long been a launchpad into successful and impactful careers. Following the journeys of three remarkable alums, […]
Read MoreThe Academic Minute Podcast Takeover: Ken Gonzales-Day
Fletcher Jones Chair in Art Ken Gonzales-Day discusses how “photography can reveal many hidden things about the people who lived centuries ago” in the first episode of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ week-long takeover of The Academic Minute podcast, which features researchers from colleges and universities around the world as they update listeners on what’s new in academic research.
Read MoreRuth Chandler Williamson Gallery Announces New Exhibition, Queer-ish
Queer-ish highlights Ken Gonzales-Day’s personal collection of 19th- and 20th-century vernacular photographs—snapshots of everyday life and subjects—depicting people who may have identified as LGBTQ+.
Read MoreIn the Media: Daily Bulletin Features Ken Gonzales-Day’s Exhibition
The exhibition, which opened October 6, explores concepts of beauty and race.
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