Pittsburgh artists reflect on femininity and female bodies in two new exhibits
By Nadiya Greaser, For The Pitt News
February 18, 2020
The oil paintings were part of an exhibit on Mary Ethel McAuley, a Pittsburgh journalist and artist, and the quilted skirt was part of an accompanying exhibit called Three Artists (Three Women). The exhibits will be on display in the University Art Gallery until March 28.
Pitt professor Barbara Weissberger creates new life in “Mother” art exhibit
By Beatrice McDermott, For The Pitt News
February 10, 2020
An array of disembodied, floating eyeballs watched from above as people of all ages cradled squishy, handmade fabric intestines in their arms at the Silver Eye Center for Photography in Bloomfield Friday night.
The ‘Art’ of Storytelling: Pitt students find their voice by combining art and social media businesses
By Emma Maurice, Senior Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
For some Pitt students, a love of crafting, art and storytelling has manifested itself into a small business that generates them more than some extra cash — it’s helping them connect with their families and build lasting friendships.
Creative Research Exhibition showcases work from summer 2019 fellowships
By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
The 11th Annual Summer 2019 Creative Research Exhibition opened this past Thursday. The exhibition presents the works of six artists who pursued summer research opportunities through the University Honors College.
Circles: Till Infinity – The Celebration of Mac Miller’s Posthumous Album
January 20, 2020
Over the weekend, hundreds of fans came to a pop-up in the North Side to celebrate the release of Mac Miller's posthumous album, 'Circles'. See what some had to say about how his music impacted their lives.
Stitches for a cause: making knit work with the Fiber Arts Crew
By MJ LaRocque, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
What started as one group of people in one small town eight miles outside of Harrisburg, the Fiber Arts Crew is now spread out across the University’s regional campuses.
Pittsburgh painter captures reactions to “Lest We Forget”
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
January 6, 2020
Emily Loeb noticed a man taking photographs as she and two companions walked through the “Lest We Forget” exhibition on the Cathedral of Learning lawn last fall, but she didn’t think much of it.
Mixing mediums with the Creative Arts Ensemble
By Diana Velasquez, Staff Writer
January 5, 2020
Many scholars of fine arts consider themselves to be masters of one discipline, such as music, or painting or poetry. Some Pitt students had the opportunity last semester to take a class that challenged that notion.
From Phipps to the Carnegie Museum of Art: all the culture new to Pitt in 2020
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
January 5, 2020
As the spring semester begins and classes resume, finding something to do is a challenge for many in the dreary, often cold and wet weather in the Pittsburgh wintertime.
Balancing finals as a STEM and art double major
By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
The difference between junior computer science and music performance major Jordan Bender’s dual majors is apparent in his finals. For computer science, he is often presented with a traditional paper and pencil final, while his music classes often evaluate his skills through performances.