Arts + Culture

Francesca Caccini’s “La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina,” which premiered in Florence, Italy, will come to life in Los Angeles.

Projects include commissions and performances of new compositions, participatory events and more.

Free public programs run through June 29 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.

Women see some gains on screen but are still held back behind the camera, according to new Hollywood Diversity Report.

Nominee Arianne Phillips will be the Center’s Designer in Residence this May.

The author’s stories and novels amplified LGBTQ+ culture, spirituality and experiences during the AIDS crisis.

The collaborative effort will build a framework for voluntary return and shared stewardship.

The new podcast from UCLA and the Black Art Conservators group is a clarion call for inclusive cultural heritage preservation.

Join Bruins across campus for public performances, art and discussions happening this month.

On view Jan. 12–July 13, the show centers on the expertise of Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño and Kumeyaay communities through objects, images and new works.

In the face of a contracting industry, with streamers relying on old or long-running shows, researchers at UCLA sought to find where future success lies for the small screen.

The Bösendorfer was originally a gift to the family from longtime Frank Sinatra songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen.

In practice and in scholarship, magic continues to intrigue and inspire students, faculty and staff throughout UCLA. Here are a few quick glimpses behind the glamour.

Free public programs will run through April 13 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.

The enigmatic and thought-provoking work came to vivid life for a group of UCLA humanities students.

As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.

Indigenous perspectives are threaded throughout “PST ART: Art & Science Collide” at UCLA venues and across the regional art event.

In his new book and a Dec. 3 lecture, William Schniedewind offers bold new answers to the eternally fascinating question.

The School of Theater, Film and Television professor discusses his movie — and teaching, directing and screenwriting at UCLA

The professor and alumnus is the second Bruin to win the award in two years.

The report finds an arts teacher shortage, gaps in public involvement and capacity issues holding back the full potential of the arts education measure.

Join UCLA — on and off campus — throughout the month for cultural, artistic and academic events.

Alumna Alicia Maria Houtrouw shares a cultural mixtape that will sing to the soul.

Free programs, including tributes to Giant Robot magazine and filmmaker Sergei Parajanov, run through Dec. 15 at the Billy Wilder Theater.

The gift from Haleh Emrani honors her late husband, Ahmad Gramian, who spearheaded the Iranian Music Program at UCLA.