Arts

Classic works given new life by modern artists at Art on Hulfish

Hulfish’s new exhibition is a creative showcase that challenges classical art, explores the expansive variety of media available in modernity, and provides a playful, whimsical group of pieces that are both visually and intellectually striking.

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“...there is nothing I can do but be swept along and attempt to fit in as much as possible before my short stint is up.”

 “...there is nothing I can do but be swept along and attempt to fit in as much as possible before my short stint is up.” 

The Princeton University Orchestra sweeps the stage with powerful performance

Even though the musicians sound professional, practice religiously, and perform in spectacular venues, they are still a campus organization and therefore a community. The quiet giggles between pieces and the heartfelt exchanges with seniors were a clear reminder of their close-knit group. 

Even though the musicians sound professional, practice religiously, and perform in spectacular venues, they are still a campus organization and therefore a community. The quiet giggles between pieces and the heartfelt exchanges with seniors were a clear reminder of their close-knit group. 

The best of both worlds at Princeton Bhangra

“Princeton Bhangra, Princeton’s South Asian cultural dance group, held their fourth annual performance on the nights of April 13 and 15 in Frist theater. The 90-minute-long show, titled ‘Kitaab: Let the stories unfold,’ featured six energetic dance numbers, complete with vivid costumes and props.”

“Princeton Bhangra, Princeton’s South Asian cultural dance group, held their fourth annual performance on the nights of April 13 and 15 in Frist theater. The 90-minute-long show, titled ‘Kitaab: Let the stories unfold,‘ featured six energetic dance numbers, complete with vivid costumes and props.”

The Jupiter Ensemble’s Concert: A New Champion for Baroque Vocal Music

Desandre effortlessly sang challenging trills and virtuosic ornaments at pianissimo dynamics, and her seamless crescendos across phrases and unwaveringly long, sustained notes were equally noteworthy. 

Desandre effortlessly sang challenging trills and virtuosic ornaments at pianissimo dynamics, and her seamless crescendos across phrases and unwaveringly long, sustained notes were equally noteworthy. 

Lighting up stories of Asian joy: Reflections on "King of the Yees" from its lighting designer and cast

This way there is not just diversity in the stories being told, but also diversity in where Asian actors can perform.

This way there is not just diversity in the stories being told, but also diversity in where Asian actors can perform.

A triumphant tribute: Glee Club's Walter L. Nollner concert

“When the last movement built to its dramatic end, tension filled the lingering silence. Then, an uproar of applause.”

“When the last movement built to its dramatic end, tension filled the lingering silence. Then, an uproar of applause.”

Play for love: L'Avant-Scène's third program of the year

“The ambiance of the space and the sense of community engulfed everyone as the audience and the actors thanked each other for their mutual love for theater.”

“The ambiance of the space and the sense of community engulfed everyone as the audience and the actors thanked each other for their mutual love for theater.”

‘Disorder’: An immersive ‘community piece’ at heart

Showcasing the stories of the healthcare system from the perspectives of healthcare providers and patients, Reed Leventis ’23 presented a theater experience that spotlighted accessibility advocacy efforts.  

Showcasing the stories of the healthcare system from the perspectives of healthcare providers and patients, Reed Leventis ’23 presented a theater experience that spotlighted accessibility advocacy efforts.  

Toni Morrison's literary archaeology in public view at ‘Sites of Memory’ exhibition

Morrison’s stories go far beyond the limits of fiction —  they continue to illuminate real-life experiences and reinforce the connection between an individual and their community.

Morrison’s stories go far beyond the limits of fiction —  they continue to illuminate real-life experiences and reinforce the connection between an individual and their community.

A multicultural royal affair showcases South Asian dance: Naacho’s “Shaandaar”

“This seamless amalgamation of art — across geographical lines and time periods — is exemplative of the culturally significant role that Naacho plays on campus.”

“This seamless amalgamation of art — across geographical lines and time periods — is exemplative of the culturally significant role that Naacho plays on campus.”

On the rise: Triple 8's ‘UPRISING’

“Most of all, for Triple 8 dancers, the group is their home. They represent the rich and diverse culture of East Asia, and they do it with pride.”

“Most of all, for Triple 8 dancers, the group is their home. They represent the rich and diverse culture of East Asia, and they do it with pride.”

The hype and family behind Sympoh

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”

Drawings by the Yanomami Indigenous community speak to climate change, deterioration of tribal rights

On Jan. 31, the University community had the opportunity to hear Davi Kopenawa speak about the ongoing systematic erasure of the Yanomami people and what it means for the Amazon Rainforest.

On Jan. 31, the University community had the opportunity to hear Davi Kopenawa speak about the ongoing systematic erasure of the Yanomami people and what it means for the Amazon Rainforest.

For Valentine's Day, six romance novels set in academia

“These books in one way or another reflect themes not only in my work but also in my time thus far in academia. I enjoy reading about characters with similar doubts, banter, journeys, and questions as me. For some, these books might be too close to home — especially at this time of year — but I like to lean in and appreciate the connection and ultimate triumph, even if it is fictional.”

“These books in one way or another reflect themes not only in my work but also in my time thus far in academia. I enjoy reading about characters with similar doubts, banter, journeys, and questions as me. For some, these books might be too close to home — especially at this time of year — but I like to lean in and appreciate the connection and ultimate triumph, even if it is fictional.”

The desire to be known: Lev Ricanati’s play “Underneath the Lintel”

“How can one trace the steps of someone who seems to be everywhere? As they travel across the world following clue after clue, the audience wonders if they are actually in search of the myth, or for meaning in their own life.”

“How can one trace the steps of someone who seems to be everywhere? As they travel across the world following clue after clue, the audience wonders if they are actually in search of the myth, or for meaning in their own life.”

Black Arts Company: Lifting each other up by getting down

“The evidence was undeniable — BAC wasn’t just building a group of great dancers, it was building a community.”

“The evidence was undeniable — BAC wasn’t just building a group of great dancers, it was building a community.”

‘A space to do radical shit’: Black student artists form campus collective

“We want it to be a community of Black people who want to make art together and who are dedicated to that,” said Aishah Balogun ’23. 

“We want it to be a community of Black people who want to make art together and who are dedicated to that,” said Aishah Balogun ’23. 

“We’re African”: Dorobucci presents “Picture Perfect”

“The show offered a fusion of the modern and traditional, threaded along by the narrative of a family reunion … and all the inevitable drama.”

“The show offered a fusion of the modern and traditional, threaded along by the narrative of a family reunion … and all the inevitable drama.”

A decade of Carly Rae Jepsen: A grad student's muse

“We all need a song or two to build confidence for hitting submit for a conference, journal, or grant and seeing how the universe reacts. Jepsen knows that things will not always work out; nevertheless, she dares to believe in a world where things will.”

“We all need a song or two to build confidence for hitting submit for a conference, journal, or grant and seeing how the universe reacts. Jepsen knows that things will not always work out; nevertheless, she dares to believe in a world where things will.”