Art

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

ASU Latin American history professor says that Cinco de Mayo is an Americanized holiday, and there is a disconnect between the history of the holiday and those who celebrate it.

By Quintin Bingham and Ivonne Arballo | April 26, 2018

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Students can 'get hip' with a variety of urban arts classes and organizations

Students have the opportunity to dive into hip-hop culture at ASU both in and outside the classroom. 

By Megan Barbera | April 25, 2018

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Movement Source Dance Company celebrates 30th anniversary in the Valley

Movement Source Dance Company will be holding "Alone, Together" on April 27 and 28 to examine, through dance, humanity's dual relationship with technology as a source of both isolation and unity.

By Melissa Robbins | April 24, 2018

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ASU Gammage to host Tony Award-winning musical 'The Color Purple'

ASU Gammage is hosting 'The Color Purple,' a musical detailing hardship and triumph for African American women in the pre-World War II South.

By Melissa Robbins | April 15, 2018

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ASU grad student aims to depoliticize discussion on guns through art

Kari Wehrs uses tintype photography and target shooting to discuss guns in a way politics can’t.

By Jana Elle Vandenberg | April 15, 2018

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The Secret Garden will be 'Not So Secret' at AMP's upcoming music and art show

It's no secret that AMPs upcoming "Not So Secret Fest" is going to be filled with local music and art.

By Megan Barbera | April 12, 2018

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ASU student photographs the emotions and experience of coming out

ASU student Zach Bramwell used his thesis project to photograph the stories of LGBT+ students.

By Megan Barbera | April 11, 2018

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Introducing the Student Organization of Women Architects and Allied Arts

The club works to promote a culture of equity in the filed of architecture and design starting at the university level.

By Grace Oldham | April 11, 2018

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Students explore self-expression and creativity through drag

ASU-based drag artist talks about the artistry, culture and history of drag.  

By Quintin Bingham | April 10, 2018

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What it's like preparing to give a TEDxASU talk

An ASU software engineering student shares a personal narrative of his experience preparing for his TEDxASU lecture. 

By Alireza Bahremand | April 8, 2018

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ASU ArtSpace West explores U.S. commodification of indigenous spaces

Jacob Meders' exhibition calls attention to the gentrification of Native culture and resources through discarded Christian effigies.

By Melissa Robbins | April 8, 2018

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Garth Johnson leaves position as ASU Art Museum ceramics curator

"Serving as the curator of ceramics there has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experience of my life," the ASU ceramics curator wrote in a March 31 Facebook post. 

By Alexis Potter | April 7, 2018

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Could Instagram filmmakers be oversaturating the market?

Some ASU videographers question Instagram's longevity for marketing their work.

By Megan Barbera | April 5, 2018

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Students can use art to fight stereotypes at the upcoming 'True Colors' event

Students are invited to move past stereotypes and show their 'True Colors' at the PIAAA and Spectrum event on April 9.

By Megan Barbera | April 4, 2018

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Archives and Preservation Workshop hopes to increase diversity in archival collections

The Chicano/a Research Collection and a series of workshops aim to improve the diversity in archival collections.

By Alberto Ramirez | April 4, 2018

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Blackface painting exhibited at ASU Art Museum divides University scholars

The ASU Art Museum is currently displaying "Bamboozled" by black artist Michael Ray Charles, despite internal concerns that the painting is racially insensitive.

By Melissa Robbins | March 29, 2018

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Sun Devils UNITE for a week of community service and FUNdraising

The fifth annual Sun Devils UNITE will bring Sun Devil's together for a week of community service to benefit Valley of the Sun United Way.

By Megan Barbera | March 28, 2018

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Students and professors delve into themes of space exploration through art

The Psyche Inspired program and other creative works at ASU are uniting the scientific and artistic community.  

By Grace Oldham | March 27, 2018

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ASU professor brings Vaudeville to Phoenix through 'Valley Variety'

"Valley Variety" provides an opportunity for local artists to "get up there and do their thing" in a multi-generational variety show.

By Grace Oldham | March 22, 2018

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'Workaholics' comedy trio invades ASU to promote new film

'Workaholics' cast parties with ASU students on campus to promote their newest and first film as a group.

By Megan Barbera | March 21, 2018

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