Unlike Thelonious Ellison, Laura Karpman wants to be recognized for her acclaimed composition. The composer, who was previously a lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, recently earned her first Oscar nomination for scoring “American Fiction.” Recognized in four other categories by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the comedy-drama follows a disgruntled novelist who finds unlikely success after publishing a satire on the tropes associated with African American literature.
Nyambo Anuluoha is enthroning Yoruba traditions. The co-owner of KUTULA by Africana, the oldest African-print clothing store in Los Angeles, will be speaking about the cultural significance of crowns and other headpieces at the Fowler Museum on Friday.
Justin Torres is piecing together hidden histories in his latest work. Recently chosen as a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, “Blackouts” was released Tuesday.
Through her eclectic background in the arts, Marissa Pérez is tailoring her own trends. Previously an event producer and managing director of the Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA, the alumnus currently works as a wardrobe stylist in the fashion industry.
Like all great ideas, Carol Spencer’s Barbie designs will live forever. From 1963 to 1998, the alumnus fashioned some of the doll’s most famous outfits, including the best-selling Barbie doll “Totally Hair” Barbie.