News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

November 21, 2025
Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala Porras-Kim (Art MFA 09) have featured installations in the 2025 Singapore Biennale.
‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’
November 21, 2025
Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala Porras-Kim (Art MFA 09) have featured installations in the 2025 Singapore Biennale.
Courtesy of the Fullerton Museum Center
November 20, 2025
A Chouinard alum, Van Hamersveld is best known for his iconic 1964 ‘Endless Summer’ poster.

On 50th Anniversary of CalArts Character Animation Program, Model Anna Veedra Praises its Collaborative Spirit

‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’

Two CalArtians’ Work Showcased at Singapore Biennal 2025

Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala Porras-Kim (Art MFA 09) have featured installations in the 2025 Singapore Biennale.

‘Crazy World Ain’t It: The Art of John Van Hamersveld’ Opens at Fullerton Museum Center

A Chouinard alum, Van Hamersveld is best known for his iconic 1964 ‘Endless Summer’ poster.

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‘Redrawing the Rancho:’ Artists Reclaim the Histories of the Rowland Mansion

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In Memoriam: CalArts Mourns the Passing of Alison Knowles

Knowles was a central figure in the emergence of Fluxus in the 1960s.

In Memoriam: CalArts Mourns the Passing of Alison Knowles

Knowles was a central figure in the emergence of Fluxus in the 1960s.

CalArts Alum James Waterman Sets ‘In Spring’ Album Release Show in LA

The project blends Celtic tonality with Indian classical textures, West African rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes.

CalArts Alum James Waterman Sets ‘In Spring’ Album Release Show in LA

The project blends Celtic tonality with Indian classical textures, West African rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes.

Q&A with Alum Ishika Muchhal on her Stand-Up Comedy/Thesis Defense Presentation in NYC on Saturday

The show is framed as a “thesis defense presentation” on her hypothesis that if she has sex, she will no longer be funny.

Q&A with Alum Ishika Muchhal on her Stand-Up Comedy/Thesis Defense Presentation in NYC on Saturday

The show is framed as a “thesis defense presentation” on her hypothesis that if she has sex, she will no longer be funny.

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Photo of the Week

A dark room illuminated by purple and blacklight reveals a large sculptural installation resembling a robot or mechanical figure made from repurposed materials. Neon green elements glow on the sculpture and floor, and twisted wires and debris surround the piece, creating an eerie, futuristic atmosphere.

Rust and Peace by Charlie Arredondo, a Wave Cave installation. Photo by Rafael Hernandez.

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