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The Women & Masks conference logo. The Boston University College of Fine Arts held the second part of “Women & Masks: An Arts-Based Research Conference” last weekend, highlighting female figures in the world of theatrical masks. COURTESY OF LAUREN HAD

CFA conference explores the intersection of women and theatrical masks

Ava Berger November 3, 2021
Women & Masks is an arts-based research conference, with two weekends this semester featuring artists from around the world.
Puppeteer Brad Shur (left) performs an act called “The Kingdom” as part of his show “Cardboard Explosion.” VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Puppeteer Pipkins pursues puppet passion in performance

Eleanor Ho November 15, 2018
When renowned artist and puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins took the stage at BU Central, all eyes weren’t on him. They were on his latest creation, Crush, a puppet made out of cardboard and cloth with two shining green eyes. With the help of his puppet, Pipkins hosted Boston University’s first puppet slam Saturday evening.
"A Few Conversations Between Women" is a celebration of mentorship and collaboration between generations of female visual artists across different media. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New 808 Gallery exhibit shines spotlight on work of female arts professors

Samantha Drysdale September 6, 2018

Lynne Cooney teetered on a paint-splattered ladder as she reached to hang lights that would shine onto the showcase she had carefully put together. Large images of dry cleaning laundry tags hung throughout...

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