Media Mentions

Media Mentions August 2022

The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Visit us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

That Painted Greek Maiden at the Met: Just Whose Vision Is She?
The New York Times
Roko Rumora (Art History) discusses the exhibition "Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color" at the Met and how he finds the evocation of polychromy in the exhibition "jarring."

An American girl in Tagore land
Telegraph India, My Kolkata
Wendy Doniger (South Asian Languages and Civilizations) recounts her first taste of Santiniketan in her book of letters and recollections on India.

Presidents Message: How Bryn Mawr became a trailblazer in digital scholarship and open access.
Bryn Mawr Alumnae Bulletin
Clifford Ando (Classics) is mentioned in this article about the development of the Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR), of which Ando is co–senior editor. The BMCR publishes reviews in both classical studies and classical archaeology.

Fall visual arts guide 2022
Chicago Sun Times
Theaster Gates (Visual Arts) is mentioned in this article that lists upcoming exhibitions in Chicago. Gates's work will be showcased in the Monochrome Multitudes exhibition at the Smart Museum.

Media Mentions July 2022

The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Visit us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

Theaster Gates Unveils the 2022 Serpentine Pavilion in London
Galerie Magazine
Theaster Gates (Visual Arts) opens Black Chapel, an architectural commission by the Serpentine Pavillion in London, as a spiritual place for music, homage, and community.

Academy Museum Appoints Jacqueline Stewart as President and Director
Variety Magazine
Jacqueline Stewart (Cinema and Media Studies) was appointed as the new President and Director of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and was praised for her direction of the museum’s curatorial program. Stewart will guide the vision of the Academy Museum and oversee all aspects of its operations.

Jacqueline Stewart, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Director and President, to Present Exhibition, Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971
RogerEbert.com
Jacqueline Stewart’s (Cinema and Media Studies) new role as President and Director of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has helped amplify the new exhibition. “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971,” which opens on Aug. 21. “This landmark exhibition seeks to restore lost chapters of American film history as it elevates the contributions of Black artists to present a more inclusive story,” said Ms. Stewart.

Media Mentions June 2022

The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Visit us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

The Academy Museum Names Jacqueline Stewart as New Leader
The New York Times
Jacqueline Stewart (Cinema and Media Studies) is appointed as the new director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, “an unprecedented institution for understanding and appreciating the history and culture of cinema, in all its artistic glory and all its power to influence and reflect society.”

Chicago author, professor Jacqueline Stewart named President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
CBS Chicago
Jacqueline Stewart (Cinema and Media Studies) is featured in this article that discusses her recent appointment, her research and projects in Chicago, and her trajectory and accomplishments at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Academy Museum appoints Jacqueline Stewart to lead as new director, president
Los Angeles Times
Jacqueline Stewart (Cinema and Media Studies) is featured in article about her recent appointment as the new director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The article gives an overview of Prof. Stewart’s accomplishments, contributions, awards, creativity and leadership.

Media Mentions May 2022

The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Visit us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

“Doc Films and Night Owls Collaborate for Movie Screening and Discussion”
The Chicago Maroon
Agnes Callard (Philosophy) and James Conant (Philosophy) Discussed the film "A Hero" and the ethics that drive the film's plot, and the tension between "being good" and "appearing good."

DeafBlind Communities May be Creating a New Language of Touch
The New Yorker
Diane Brentari (Linguistics) expands her knowledge and practice of “Protactile,” created for the DeafBlind as a new tactile language.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Dives Fearlessly Into an Emotionally Feverish Program
WTTW
Augusta Read Thomas (Music) composed  “Brio,” an 11-minute piece full of sonic surprises, which was interpreted by the CSO and received audience and critic’s acclaim. “It hooks you from the start.”

Review: The CSO Under the Baton of Karina Canellakis Delivers the Goods
3rd Coast Review
Augusta Read Thomas (Music) was present during the CSO performance of her composition “Brio,”  which explored different themes and built momentum for its enthusiastic audience.

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