Topic: arts — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: Arts

Review: Field’s ‘Tár’ complicates obsessive artist narrative

Lydia Tár, the title character in Todd Field’s most recent feature film, is entirely bewitching. She has the elegance of a queen, residing over her… Read More

by Annalia Fiore
February 2, 2023
Section: Arts

Gund Gallery art loans add vibrancy to student residences

There is nothing like a renowned work of art to spruce up a drab, white wall. Each semester, Kenyon students are given the opportunity to… Read More

by Leila Kohn
February 2, 2023
Section: Arts

New Gallery exhibit expands discussion around translation

From now until Apr. 2, Gund Gallery is showing a new exhibit entitled Sympathy for the translator. In the show, works by 13 artists across… Read More

by Juwan Jackson
February 2, 2023
Section: Arts

Kokosingers end their winter tour with concert on the Hill

The energy was high at last Friday’s performance of Kenyon’s star tenor-bass a cappella group, the Kokosingers (“Kokes”). The show marked the group’s first performance… Read More

by Delilah Locke
January 26, 2023
Section: Arts

Review: Chazelle’s self-indulgent Hollywood epic, ‘Babylon’

“Babylon” is Hollywood’s latest ode to itself. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle of “La La Land,” “Whiplash” and “First Man” fame, it is a… Read More

by Leila Kohn
January 26, 2023
Section: Arts

Angela Waite Recital highlights Kenyon’s musical talent

Performances in Brandi Recital Hall are always exciting because of the atmosphere. The venue is small, but the bottled energy of the audience always feels… Read More

by Osose Omofomah
January 26, 2023
Section: Arts

Review: Kingsolver retells Dickens tale in ’90s Appalachia

During my race to complete my Goodreads book challenge for 2022, I read Barbara Kingsolver’s (Poisonwood Bible, The Bean Trees) most recently published book, Demon… Read More

by Annalia Fiore
January 19, 2023
Section: Arts

“M3GAN” is a satisfying blend of horror and comedy

I’ll admit it: I had low expectations for “M3GAN.” A film tackling the existential horror of AI technology, made by a middle-aged production team? This… Read More

by Dorothy Yaqub
January 19, 2023
Section: Arts

Review: ‘Barbarian’ is a fresh horror despite tired tropes

This review of “Barbarian” (2022) contains spoilers. “Barbarian,” a 2022 horror film, finally made its way to streaming services this October, and in an attempt… Read More

by Kylie Mullaly
December 8, 2022
Section: Arts

Chamber Singers, Community Choir host winter concert

On Saturday, I attended the Kenyon College Chamber Singers and Kenyon Community Choir concert at Rosse Hall. The ensembles put on biannual performances where students… Read More

by Meiya Carter
December 8, 2022