Artists of this time are constantly seeking to reposition themselves and reinvent their art, be it through monikers or thematic shifts. South London musician Sampha is the latest to join the club. Honoring his paternal grandfather, Sampha’s “Lahai” is a beautiful homage to family and lineage. His new album reveres the ways in which the … [Read more…]
A girl of age seven in a white dress lays behind a sheer veil on the stage of Pigott Theater, breathing shallowly. Her father offers her to a woman in red as repayment for his debt. The woman faces the audience and asks, “Is it more profitable to raise a water buffalo or a child?” … [Read more…]
“Your Good Heart Knows How to Swim,” Bhumikorn “Bhu” Kongtaveelert’s ’25 mixed-media solo exhibition, was on display at the McMurtry Building this past week. The show is a timely and powerful example of how the climate crisis can be a source of artistic inspiration. As climate change continues to wreak havoc, “Do something” has become … [Read more…]