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Boston University’s BUild Lab is calling on the BU community to design artwork in the shape of a mask for its “Masking Emotions” project. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BUild Lab connects pandemic and art

Sarah Wager September 17, 2020
Since the Fall semester began, students, faculty and staff have been wearing face masks on campus to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But now, these coverings have also taken on a new, non-protective purpose: they’re art.
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.
Hawaiian artist Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole performs at the Tsai Performance Center as part of Boston University’s Global Music Festival. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Inaugural Global Music Festival celebrates artists’ cultures from throughout the world

Mae Tonge October 11, 2018
Musicians from Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other parts of the globe united for two days of cultural immersion through song and dance at Boston University’s inaugural BU Global Music Festival.
​Shaykh Yasir F. Fahmy reads "The Prayer of the Oppressed" by Imam Muhammad al-Dar'i at A Celebration of Voices: Favorite Poem Reading hosted by The Favorite Poem Project and BU Arts Initiative at the Tsai Performance Center Monday night. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Poetry reading brings Boston community together with diverse work

Solange Hackshaw October 3, 2017

In a night of spoken word, Boston University students and notable Boston residents shared their favorite poems, which included themes of mythology, cultural heritage and sexism. Ninety members of...

The Boston University Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center collaborates with the BU Arts Initiative to create an exhibition to showcase how student artist responses to sexual assault, allyship and prevention. The exhibit will remain open at BU Arts Initiative's office from April 3 through April 12. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER NOVAKOVIC/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SARP teams up with BU Arts Initiative, raises awareness with art

Amanda Kaufman April 6, 2017

In celebration of Sexual Assault Awareness Week at Boston University and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center collaborated with the BU Arts Initiative...

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