March 23, 2023
The UC San Diego Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts announced the recipients of their inaugural production and research fellowships, awarding a total of $20,000 to 10 filmmakers from the entire UC San Diego community: faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, staff and alumni.
December 21, 2021
In recognition of a generous gift from Deepak and Varsha Israni, UC San Diego is proud to establish the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts within the Division of Arts and Humanities, the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts.
October 17, 2013
ArtPower! Celebrates 10 Years of Engaging Audiences in the Arts A dance performance by Bill Shannon will close ArtPower!’s new Wonderland at White Box series. A soulful singer-songwriter from Mali, a dance performance inspired by stories of Brazil’s favelas and a documentary following the lives of “fruit hunters” are just…
July 16, 2018
…directed by Stanley Kubrick, who co-wrote it with futurist Arthur C. Clarke, changed the world. The groundbreaking cinematic revolution offered a visionary view of the future and of humankind’s place in the cosmos. The film inspired numerous changes in science, technology and art—demonstrating the lasting impact of its ingenuity and…
March 8, 2018
…exhibitions in the Visual Arts Facility Gallery for MFA Open Studios March 3. Photos by Farshid Bazmandegan 11th Annual Visual Arts Symposium and Open Studios Explore Issues Shaping Culture Today The Department of Visual Arts opened its galleries, studios and lecture hall Saturday, giving an inside look into the practice…
October 27, 2014
…, 2014 with a panel discussion at 5pm with artists represented in the exhibition, followed by a 6pm reception. The panel and reception are open to the public and free of charge.
May 3, 2018
…with Department of Visual Arts professor Brian Cross on April 27. Photos by Erik Jepsen/ UC San Diego Publications Groundbreaking Cinematographer Bradford Young Talks Race, Visual Impact of Film “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Arrival” filmmaker is first Department of Visual Arts Adam D. Kamil Guest Lecture speaker Academy…
April 23, 2015
…Korin,” by the American artist Bear Kirkpatrick, is one of the pieces included in the festival’s slow art series. Photo by The Mija: Ogata Korin video © Bear Kirkpatrick ArtPower!’s Filmatic Festival to Explore the Intersection of Science and Cinema The film industry may have its roots in Los Angeles,…
March 24, 2017
Among UC San Diego’s distinguished faculty, they are standouts in their chosen fields. The six winners of the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards are educators and scholars who are passionate about pushing boundaries as they seek to create new ways of thinking and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. They will…
April 13, 2017
…Kester Professor of Visual Arts An internationally recognized art historian and highly cited critic of public art, Grant Kester is also a committed educator. As the former chair of the visual arts department, Kester was a chief architect of the Ph.D. program. He has mentored many graduate students who have…
