Film Beyond the Stars
Five years in, the Cosmic Rays Film FestivalĀ continues to provide a venue for experimental filmmakers in Chapel Hill.
UNCRS Category: Arts & Culture
The Peopleās Historian
Darin Waters believes that through the study of history, we can find out where weāve been and glimpse where weāre going ā something he learned during his PhD project at Biltmore Estate.
On the Origin of Sculptures
In a collaboration between Arts Everywhere and the UNC Center for GalĆ”pagos Studies, five artists were tasked with creating sculptures of nativeĀ GalĆ”pagan animals to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the GalĆ”pagos Science Center on San CristĆ³bal Island.
Roots of Afro-Latin Rhythms
In each episode of the Mix(ed)tape Podcast, researchers Melissa Villodas and AndrƩs HincapiƩ speak to Black dancers, choreographers, musicians, and academics about the roots of various Afro-Latin rhythms, the role of dance and music in identity formation, and how racism manifests in the Afro-Latin dance scene.
Microscope Magic
Since middle school, Michelle Itano has been mesmerized by the power of microscopes. These seemingly familiar pieces of technology can do so much more than simply capture images of small things. They can unveil a world beyond our imagination ā one Itano strives to show as many people as possible.
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Raj Bunnag
Raj Bunnag is a master’s student in the Department of Art & Art History in the UNC College of Arts & Sciences. He uses printmaking to shed light on historical and present-day racist violence and politics within the United States.
Magnificent Magnification
Researchers across UNC-Chapel Hill are using advanced imaging technologies and techniques to improve our understanding of cellular processes ā with visually stunning results. Collected from a variety of labs, these images showcase the incredible projects our researchers are working on and the beauty of the human body in all its forms.
Where Words Fail Music Speaks
For most of his life, Juan Ćlamo has used music to connect to and communicate with others. As a skilled marimba player, he uses his talent and passion to teach the next generation of musicians to do the same.
Eduardo Tadafumi Sato
Eduardo Tadafumi Sato is a PhD candidate in the Department of Music within the UNC College of Arts & Sciences. He studies how music is defined across national borders and unpacks the social and political definitions of what makes music ānational,ā specifically within Brazil.