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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Center Senior Center, located in downtown Iowa City, is pictured on March 11, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Local photographer brings captivating collections to Iowa City Senior Center

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 13, 2023

The age of darkroom photography has made a comeback in the Iowa City Senior Center, lining the walls of the third-floor hallway with the classic hues of black and white.  All of this stems from...

Candice Broersma poses for a portrait in front of her art at Candice Broersma’s “Cover Story” exhibit at ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Sept. 8, 2023.

Local artist Candice Broersma uses digital drawings to bring reality to fantasy

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter September 11, 2023

Water reflects autumn trees above in shades of red and pink but, upon closer inspection, reveals a dark, cloaked figure standing above. The girl stands confident as white cranes encircle her, suggesting...

David Weldon’s exhibit Abstractions is seen at the Iowa City Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The exhibit will run from Aug. 8 to Sept. 29 and is open from 8am to 5pm. (Lua Rasga/ The Daily Iowan)

Review | Local artist shows bold new collection “Abstractions” at senior center

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 10, 2023

Local physician-turned-artist David Weldon’s unique and bold works range from simple drawings to carefully curated photographs. His current collection “Abstractions” can be found displayed...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt.

Neuroscientist and pianist Fredrik Ullén performs at Voxman

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter September 10, 2023

Swedish pianist and neuroscientist Fredrik Ullén took the stage in a guest recital and lecture at Voxman Music Building on Sept. 6, titled “A man with many muses: Science, art, and Ligeti’s études...

Contributed photo by Kristen-Ford

Ask the Artist | Kristen Ford

Avi Lapchick, Assistant Arts Editor September 7, 2023

By 18 years old, Kristen Ford had lived in six different states. As a queer, biracial individual, she found it especially difficult to adapt to new environments and establish herself in predominantly...

Irene poses for a photo after her performance in Iowa City on Sept. 2, 2023.

Yi-Hsun ‘Irene’ Tang premieres curated horn compositions two-part recital at UI

Olivia Hamilton, Arts Reporter September 6, 2023

The recital hall at the Voxman Music Building was filled on Sunday afternoon with an audience watching an empty grand piano in anticipation. The lights dimmed and Yi-Hsun “Irene” Tang emerged from...