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Dani Marsh: The “Odd and Melancholic” Femininity of Fashion Illustration

This past July I met the brilliant illustrator and animator Dani Marsh at an annual queer art event hosted by the Tate Britain. Eager to contribute to my project exploring the presence of gender norms, expressions, and dynamics in differing professional industries,

March 7, 2019

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Grappling with Gauguin’s Primitive Depictions at the Barnes Foundation

I first came across a Paul Gauguin painting at the Barnes Foundation. I was astounded to see Gauguin’s depictions of Tahitian coastlines juxtaposed starkly against the peachy nudes of voluptuous English women and the intricate Dutch wrought-iron metalwork. In each gallery at

March 7, 2019

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Color, Form, and Humanity Mark Another Arresting Exhibition from Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

I first encountered Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s painting at the New Museum in 2017. The British painter’s exhibition, “Under-Song For A Cipher,” was a revelatory experience, displaying a breathtaking command of the canvas through expressive brushwork and provocative color. “Under-Song For A Cipher” featured

February 21, 2019

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Kamakura: train, buddha, people & town

During my winter break, I took a trip to Japan and visited Kamakura, an old city next to Tokyo where tourists from all around the world will pay a visit to as soon as they arrive at Tokyo. The city is famous

February 7, 2019

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So That’s What All the Buzz Is About! : Bees of Swarthmore

Bees in general, and specifically honey bees, bumblebees, and carpenter bees, remain a poorly-understood yet vital component of our ecosystem. Over the past few years, I have found myself mesmerized by the process of pollination, especially regarding our tiny winged friends who

October 11, 2018

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Japan: Pearls of The Heisei Period

In the past few years, I have traveled to Japan multiple times, and every time was a wonderful experience. The country, which neighbors China, has a culture that is so similar to mine, yet so different sometimes. Even though we share the

October 4, 2018

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Swatties Shine in Philly Play about Jewish Womanhood

Josephine Ross ’21 and three other Swatties are involved in a new play, “Behold Her,” at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The production, which sends the audience on a whirlwind tour of Jewish female history, began on Sept.

September 20, 2018

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Cuba: The Many Shades of Music

This is the second part of a two-part photo essay Jiang created. The first part, focused on Mexico, was published in the last issue of the Phoenix and can be found online. After a short trip in Mexico, I went to

September 20, 2018

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Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe’s Emotion Picture Shines

It’s been 5 years since Janelle Monáe released her album “The Electric Lady.” The sequel to her sophomore classic, “The ArchAndroid,” it was met with positive but not overwhelming reviews. Since then, Monáe has been a fixture in the mainstream, appearing in

May 3, 2018

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Watching “Angels Wear White”: Child Abuse in China

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Angels Wear

April 2, 2018

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Grappling with Gauguin’s Primitive Depictions at the Barnes Foundation

Kamakura: train, buddha, people & town

So That’s What All the Buzz Is About! : Bees of Swarthmore

Japan: Pearls of The Heisei Period

Cuba: The Many Shades of Music

Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe’s Emotion Picture Shines

Watching “Angels Wear White”: Child Abuse in China

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