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A black-and-white photo of the late artist and Boston University professor John Wilson and a student engaged in a discussion. Wilson, seated on the left, holds a large sheet of paper on an easel, pointing and speaking animatedly. The student, standing with one hand on her hip, listens attentively, her long hair falling over her shoulder. They are in a bright studio space with large windows in the background, casting soft light over the scene, emphasizing the collaborative and educational atmosphere.

Visual Arts

John Wilson’s Art of Black Humanity

February 26, 2025

Edoardo Carpenedo (CFA’19) (left) and Inês Andrade (CFA’18) standing side by side, smiling at the camera. Edoardo is wearing a navy blue sweater over a collared shirt, while Inês is wearing a cream-colored cardigan over a navy blue turtleneck. They are posed against a vibrant blue background with a dotted pattern, giving the image a lively and colorful atmosphere.

Music

CFA Alumni Transform Portuguese Village Through 10 Years of Music Festivals

February 20, 2025

Colleagues and friends Michael Zachary (left) and Juan José Barboza-Gubo standing in BU's Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery for their joint exhibition, Trasluz / Translucent. The man on the left wears glasses, a blazer, jeans, and a T-shirt with colorful pineapples. The man on the right is dressed in a plaid shirt, blue pants, and a dark velvet blazer. Behind them, on the left, is a three-dimensional geometric installation with bright, translucent colors. On the right, a square canvas displays an intricate, abstract pattern resembling a forest scene. The gallery has a clean, modern interior with bright lighting and a polished wooden floor.

BU Art Galleries

Landscapes of the Natural and Manmade World Unite in New Stone Gallery Show

February 20, 2025

Christopher Ellars (CAS’24, CFA’25), a dual Japanese and voice performance major with medium-length, wavy blond hair stands in a softly lit hallway, smiling warmly at the camera. He is wearing a traditional dark blue Japanese kimono with a red obi belt. The background features cream-colored walls, a wooden floor, and handrails along the sides, giving the space a serene and elegant atmosphere.

CFA Students

CFA Senior’s Thesis Blends Traditional Japanese Noh Theater with Western Opera

February 19, 2025

BU Opera Institute

Boston University School of Music’s Opera Institute and School of Theatre Bring a Magical Journey to Booth Theatre with Florencia en el Amazonas

February 14, 2025

Ulysses, played by Chris Stahl (left), is a squirrel rescued by Flora (Livie Ketri) in a scene from Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Flora & Ulysses, based on Kate DiCamillo’s best-selling children’s book.

Theatre

A Squirrel with Superpowers Takes Center Stage at Wheelock Family Theatre

February 14, 2025

CFA Alumni

15 Black Boston University Alums Who Have Left Their Mark

February 13, 2025

"Desborde," 2024 by Juan José Barboza-Gubo. Acrylic paint, polyurethane, digital print, optical material, and frosted acrylic. 40 pieces, variable dimensions. Juan Barboza-Gubo

BU Art Galleries

Boston Globe feature: BU Art Galleries’ Trasluz / Translucent listed among exhibitions to see in Boston

February 10, 2025

Visual Arts

A Super Bowl Conspiracy Theory Unwrapped—Was the Matchup Predetermined?

February 7, 2025

CFA’s Igor Iwanek seen with wavy gray hair and light skin holds a microphone while speaking at one of the breath workshops he leads, with his other hand resting on his forehead. He is wearing a gray sweater with an orange quilted vest. In front of him is a wooden harmonium with a microphone positioned nearby. The background is blurred, with warm indoor lighting and hints of a reflective surface, possibly a window or glass wall, with city lights visible outside.

CFA Alumni

Breath, Rhythm, and Music: New Workshop Combines Them to Improve Wellbeing

February 3, 2025