The value of minimalist art compared to that of traditional art is the subject of intense controversy within the art community. With its emergence in…
Posts published in “Arts”
Many teens nowadays think of filmmaking as whipping out a phone to make a TikTok. But for Luna King-O’Brien ’23, it’s a way for her…
A Farewell to the Arts Section
art1 noun 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works…
What’s Going On in Pop?
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has recently released a solo “FLOWER” which has achieved the highest twenty-four-hour view count of any K-pop music video in 2023. She has…
Ithaca High School’s The Little Mermaid: A Triumph for ICSD’s Theatre Department
Note: In this production, the roles of Ariel, Ursula, and Sebastian were double-cast. Henceforth, the symbol “^” will refer to the blue cast (Friday night,…
A Playlist to Sluggishly Do Your Homework to
When you’re very slowly chipping away at the workload you have, let this playlist be your companion. Mostly chill, but a little not. “No Rain”…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Hung Liu
People whom history has silenced are made heroic and beautiful in the paintings of Chinese American artist Hung Liu. Dubbed the “greatest Chinese painter in…
Tattoos: A Beautiful and Fascinating Art Form
When you hear the word art, the things that come to mind are probably paintings, sculptures, movies, music, and photography. One medium of art that…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Hirotoshi Itō
There is an ancient Japanese concept called mitate (literally “a new point of view”), where specific objects are used in new and interesting ways. One…
Fashion Club: IHS’s Very Own Style Gurus
Did you know that IHS has its very own fashion club? This club gets together every Tuesday after school to sketch and design clothes together.…
Cornell Fashion Collective – 39th Annual Fashion Show
Saturday, March 11 was the 39th annual Cornell Fashion Collective Fashion Show. The Cornell Fashion Collective (CFC) is a student-run group that puts on a…
The Music Industry: Music, Money, and Misogyny
Misogyny is heavily woven into our society to the point where it has become a normal part of life, and many don’t even register it.…
Convincing You to Watch My Favorite Movies: Part 1
In the last few years, I’ve watched some movies that have absolutely changed my life. In just a few paragraphs, I’m going to try to…
In today’s day and age, cinema is one of the most common forms of entertainment and escapism, and a large part of this entertainment comes…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Wangechi Mutu
Wangechi Mutu is a visual artist born in Nairobi, Kenya who currently works in both Nairobi and New York. Mutu is inspired by nature and…
Why Trashy Shows Survive and Good Shows Die
Netflix is the classic streaming service, the main place people watch their favorite shows and movies. Recently, Netflix’s popularity has begun to level out, with…
Local Artist Feature: Nicholas Carbonaro
Nicholas Carbonaro, an IHS Library Clerk, is a local visualartist specializing in theatrical arts, mixed media fine art,and cosmetology. I recently had the opportunity to…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Filmmaker Enah Johnscott
One of the artistic fields most dominated by white men isfilmmaking, specifically directing. However, Cameroonianmovie director and producer, Enah Johnscott, is takingstepssteps to change that.Born…
A Kick-Ass Saturday in Your Forties: Documentation, Appreciation, and Reflection
Maybe you’ve come across one of his videos whilescrolling TikTok—I know that I can hardly open myphone without seeing yet another one pop up. Morethan…
M3GAN: Just Another One of Those AI Horror Films
I love horror movies—in the last year, horror has probablybecome my most watched genre. However, a good horrorstory can be hard to come by. Often,…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Lauren Ko’s Culinary Art
If anyone was ever on the food side of Instagram or YouTube in 2019, I’m sure you saw the extremely beautiful and detailed pies created…
The Case for Children’s Books
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gradually made the shift from consuming content targeted at young children to content for young adults. As an avid reader,…
Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe
This yummy cake roll is a perfect blend of fluffy chocolate sponge, creamy vanilla frosting, and crunchy chocolate bark. It’s my favorite dessert to make…
Just an Intermission: A Wishful, Engaging Debut Album
Note: Zak Kasian uses he/they pronouns. This article uses both pronouns interchangeably. Born and raised in Ithaca, Zak Kasian (’26) has always loved music. Since…
Jordan Peele’s New Movie Was A NOPE for Me
Jordan Peele is a filmmaker known for creating comedy and horror films. His debut movie—Get Out—was released in 2017, and was described by Vox as…
Repatriation: Britain (and all Other Colonizer Countries) Must Return Stolen Art
In London’s British Museum you can see beautiful art from all over the world, learn the history of other countries, and admire their creations. Unfortunately,…
Black Panther 2: The New Best MCU Film
Going into Wakanda Forever my expectations were virtually non-existent. After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman and Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)…