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‘It’s about us’ — art, messaging at ‘Hands Off!’ Boston

By Sophie Herron | April 14

At the“Hands Off!” protest in Boston on April 5, Chantal Zakari, SMFA professor of the practice,was among the crowd.In 2020, Zakari taught a course called “Subversive Graphics: Socially Engaged Art,” which discussed recent artistic protest movements and art methods, including street graphics, books and short-lived print. Using this expertise,she gave her insight on the posters for the “Hands Off!” protest.

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The disturbing delight of ‘Victorian Psycho’ by Virginia Feito

By Sophie Herron | March 13

If you’ve ever had the urge to respond to the absurdities of your reality with complete carnage, “Victorian Psycho” by Virginia Feito is the perfect book for you. Even if your impulses are less than violent, the elegantly written prose and intriguing psyche of protagonist Winifred Notty will leave you craving to see her world in all its inglorious depravity. The novel follows Miss Notty beginning her service as a governess at Ensor House. While tutoring the two spoiled Pounds children, Drusilla and Andrew, and tolerating the abuses of Mr. and Mrs. Pounds, she finds it progressively more difficult to contain her inner darkness, which she occasionally refers to as “Fred.” Readers be warned, this novel is not for the faint of heart. The first chapter explains that “in three months everyone in this house will be dead.” At just over 200 pages, the book rapidly uncovers Miss Notty’s sordid past while guiding readers through a vortex of sex, gore and malice before leading to the ultimate conclusion. Although the extreme violence feels overwhelming at times, Feito’s playful writing transforms the shocking carnage into an amusing catharsis rather than a tragedy.

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The origins of the Daily’s Arts section

By Sophie Herron | February 25

Whether it’s listening to a song that matches your mood perfectly, watching a favorite TV show after a bad day or exploring a new art exhibition with friends, we engage with and seek out art on a daily basis. It is no wonder then,that The Tufts Daily has included some form of the Arts section since its creation. Despite being just four pages long, thefirst volume of the Daily, published on Feb. 25, 1980, included two arts articles and referenced the arts throughout.Instead of reviews, analyses or detailed recommendations, as is typical for current Arts articles, the original two focused on encouraging Tufts students to engage with local art by describing art happening in the area and why students should care.

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How Fanny Brice redefines strength, love and choice

By Sophie Herron | February 18

The Broadway tour of “Funny Girl” at the Citizens Bank Opera House, makes it abundantly clear what Fanny Brice (Hannah Shankman) is getting herself into. Within the first 15 minutes of the musical, the characters have directly stated that she’s a fiercely talented — although not chorus-girl-variety beautiful — woman who will succeed in show business no matter what. The story follows the evolution of her career and personal relationships, including her ill-fated romance with professional gambler Nick Arnstein (Stephen Mark Lukas).

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