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Art Conservators Begin Preservation Work on Diego Rivera Mural

Art Conservators Begin Preservation Work on Diego Rivera Mural

By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com A plywood partition divides the lobby of the Diego Rivera Theatre as art experts and conservators continue the work they began over the summer preserving the “Pan American Unity” mural painted by artist Diego Rivera and preparing it for a loan to the

Cradle Will Rock, A play that combines art, comedy and censorship

Cradle Will Rock, A play that combines art, comedy and censorship

By Lisa Martin lmartin@theguardsman.com The Cradle Will Rock is an ambitious theatrical adaptation of the Tim Robbins film that will be opening at City College’s Diego Rivera Theatre on Friday Oct. 26. Set during the Great Depression, the play weaves together the historical events and entertaining fictions

Award-winning musical 'Drowsy Chaperone' comes to Diego Rivera

Award-winning musical 'Drowsy Chaperone' comes to Diego Rivera

By Matthew Cardoza Special to The Guardsman The City College theatre department will open the stage production of the broadway musical “Drowsy Chaperone,” on April 13 at the Diego Rivera Theatre. It runs through April 22. Rehearsals for the play are currently taking place at the theatre and is directed

Longtime CCSF librarian passes

By Nigel Flores Julia Bergman, who played an instrumental role in the building of the Rosenberg Library and several schools in Central Asia,has died at age 71 due to complications following knee surgery. Bergman served as a City College librarian for 33 years, retiring in 2008. “Her role in

Diego Rivera Mural Undergoes Structural Assessment

Diego Rivera Mural Undergoes Structural Assessment

By Cassie Ordonio/ Opinion Editor With an agenda of preserving The Pan American Unity Mural’s history, and the story it conceals, City College hired a team of digital documentarians to determine its condition for safe transport. “It’s a world class treasure,” mural historian Will Maynez said. “It’s

Olmec head made out of volcanic rock turns 10

Olmec head made out of volcanic rock turns 10

By Mary Strope The Guardsman Nestled in the Frida Kahlo Garden courtyard adjacent to Ocean Campus’ Diego Rivera Theatre sits El Rey, a looming, 14-ton replica of an ancient Olmec head made of igneous volcanic rock. Ten years ago this October, Ignacio Pérez Solano’s 9-foot statue completed a 2,

Historic artworks are in plain sight

Historic artworks are in plain sight

By Charlie Innis The Guardsman Students walk by historic artwork everyday on campus, but many may not realize it. Over 23 pieces are scattered throughout Ocean Campus itself and more can be found dispersed among City College’s satellite centers. City College’s archive of campus artwork holds over 90