News: Department of Art

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Arts and Culture |

Hickey has written for such publications as Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum, Harper's Magazine, Vanity Fair, and many others.

detail of "Strange Journey" artwork by Walter Robinson
Arts and Culture |

The selection of drawings and paintings is curated by art professor Jeff Burden.

Louis Castle and Sydney Mendoza
People |

Game designer honors artist friend with scholarship.

painting of girl
Arts and Culture |

Tune in to see this collaborative effort on local PBS station Channel 10.

Monochrome photo of Dave Hickey
Arts and Culture |

The internationally acclaimed art critic will deliver two lectures on art and writing.

art gallery
Arts and Culture |

In an era of answers at our fingertips, UNLV’s real role is to promote ignorance in our students, argues the Barrick Museum’s D.K. Sole.

Kendra Patterson is studying abroad in China this semester with support from a scholarship.
Campus News |

Learn from UNLV students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.

two women looking at art exhibit
Arts and Culture |

History professor finds the humanity in a Barrick Museum exhibit meditating on the minutiae of atomic testing history.

Barrick Museum of Art patrons view a drawing by artist Joan Linder.
Arts and Culture |

School is out! Bring the kids for a day of free art activities for the entire community.

closeup of a xylophone being played
Arts and Culture |

This spring 2017 project is a collaboration between the School of Music, the departments of film and art, and Australian master marimba builder James Bailey.

Tim Bavington poses in his studio
People |

Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Tim Bavington on representing the Las Vegas art scene.

Meghan Smythe, Purple Lady
Arts and Culture |

Can you name five female artists? The Barrick Museum's collection will help you pass this cultural test for Women's History Month.