By IO Kim ‘27 Even those who do not consider themselves artists turn to some form of expression when faced with sadness. Whether it is sketching in the margins of a notebook, replaying the same song, or writing fragmented thoughts late at night, this tendency reveals something essential about human nature: the need to externalize what cannot be easily resolved internally. In this sense, art begins to resemble a form of “secular meditation”, a cognitive tool used for emotional

By Lucy Rhee ‘28 In a world of 15-second TikTok trends, where does a 400-year-old opera stand? This question recently sparked a massive cultural debate thanks to Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet. While expressing his concern regarding the decreasing number of movie-goers, Chalamet explained his hesitation to work in a field like opera or ballet where people try to “keep this thing alive” even though “no one cares about [it] anymore.” Although phrased in a misleading way, his

Seoyeon Claudia Kim '28 Billie Eilish began as a quintessential bedroom pop artist, creating music that is intimate, raw, and emotionally resonant. Her early work (2015–2017) was largely home-recorded, minimalist, and centered on personal emotion. Her early songs showcase the core of her style before she expanded into a wider spectrum, establishing an unique voice that blends pain with emotional depth. Born into a music-oriented family, Billie and her brother Finneas were enc

By Seoyeon “Claudia” Kim ‘28 • Dec 10, 2025 The most iconic album cover is no image or painting. It's a pixelated painting with a golden outline and a scarlet red background, a portrait so obscene it was banned before most listeners even heard a note. George Condo’s artwork for “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” announced the outward rebellion, even before Kanye West ever opened his mouth: a satire towards fame and success, embellished with extravagance and spectacle. Condo’

Emily Cho ‘27 • Dec 6, 2025 Title: ‘Annunciation’ Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Year: 1472-1475 Medium: Oil and tempera on panel Size: 98cm x 217cm Location: Uffizi, Florence, Italy Angel Gabriel is kneeling down to Mary in two strikingly contrasting scenes. In Leonardo da Vinci’s 1472 Renaissance¹ painting, the encounter unfolds in a bright, serene landscape with lush, soft grass and fresh, tall, green trees, depicting her announcement that she will bear Jesus(Art Post Blog,

By Yunah (“Yujin”) Joe ‘26 • Dec 5, 2025 Yayoi Kusama Many people look at Yayoi Kusama’s work and think they’re seeing nothing more than bright colors arranged for a quick photo. But beneath the surface of those dots and mirrors lies a world that has shaped entire museum landscapes and quietly threaded itself into the minds of teenagers searching for something that feels both uncanny and honest. As one of Japan’s most recognizable contemporary artists, Kusama has rewritten w