Looking through today’s fashion blogs and catalogs, there seems to be a divergence between what is normally considered fashionable — clean, pristine, and neat clothing — and what is identified as ultra-distressed: dirty jeans, holey sweaters, and scuffed shoes — all new items constructed to appear used. This ironic styleRead More
Sam Gilliam means a great deal to the world of modern abstract art. However, few know that one of his pieces is currently on display in our very own PMAC gallery. Born in 1993, Gilliam is considered a lyrical abstractionist and a color field painter. With his experimentations of differentRead More
On Friday, October 12, Choate Rosemary Hall welcomed guest artist Kathryn Frund to the exhibition gallery of the Paul Mellon Arts Center. The artist showcased her art portfolio titled “Open Collections,” which explores themes such as stewardship, fluidity, excess, and integration. Pieces made of primarily recycled materials can be foundRead More
On October 13, Choate hosted a performance of special guest artist Tsidii Le Loka. Originally from South Africa and The Kingdom of Lesotho, the dancer now resides in Massachusetts. Ms. Le Loka is a Broadway performer who originated the role of Rafiki in the original Broadway production of The LionRead More
Colony Hall, a new campus performance hall, is set to open next fall, and once it does, construction will turn to the neighboring Paul Mellon Arts Center. For the first time in the nearly half-century since the center was built, the PMAC will undergo a major renovation. Built in 1972Read More
On October 25, a flood hit North Haven County and caused knee-deep waters on the eastern side of campus. The Paul Mellon Arts Center stage, which supports the majority of the school’s productions, faced significant flooding during the storm. The water, reaching one-foot deep at the back of the theatre,Read More
For eleven days this summer, the Choate Symphony Orchestra will perform in Italy and learn about the country’s rich culture. Members of the music department and orchestra students have been desperately awaiting this — especially since the cancellation of last year’s tour. The most recent international tour took place inRead More
A series of artwork produced by students from a new class, Digital Media and Design, now hangs in the Hill House commons. This course focuses on employing digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create artwork. Kevin Lynch ’19, a student in the class, said, “I thinkRead More
It is no secret that Choate is both an artistic and giving community. At this year’s Club Fair, students could sign up for long-time clubs Teach Music and Teach Wallingford, as well as ArtPod, an entirely new community service club created by sixth-formers Jeanne Malle ’19 and Josephine Hong ’19.Read More
