Representatives from TV networks walk out of NAACP hearings on diversity Monday. Washington Post
Month: November 1999
BRITISH MUSEUM ACCUSED OF COVER-UP
A new report published yesterday accuses the British Museum of severely damaging the Elgin Marbles 60 years ago in an ill-advised cleaning, then covering up the incident. Toronto Globe and Mail
TOPPING THE YBA
Young British Artists might have caused a sensation in Brooklyn, but on the eve of this year’s Turner Prize announcement, signs that the YBA’s have been absorbed into the wider London art world. New York Times
HANDS ON REMBRANDT
Simon Schama’s new Rembrandt book works to make its subject come alive with every brush stroke. Boston Globe
AFTER ALL, THIS ISN’T PRO SPORTS
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has pulled out of negotiations on broadcasting next year’s Sydney Festival. “Too expensive,” says the national broadcaster. Sydney Morning Herald
FRENCH FILM FIASCO
It’s been the worst of years for homegrown French films. Now a proposal to censor movie reviews because they hurt domestic movies has directors up in arms. Sydney Morning Herald
SO YOU THINK LEARNING IS JUST FROM WORDS?
Hartford recently cut instrumental music from its school curriculum. City’s residents protest while taking stock of its other arts education programs. Hartford Courant
A LITTLE BUZZ WITH THAT TURKEY?
“Toy Story” sequel busts box office records taking in a record $81 million over the Thanksgiving weekend. Variety
STAND UP!:
Last month a Texas county withdrew funding from the Texas Shakespeare Festival because of a production of “Angels in America” to which local officials objected. Here’s a version of playwright Tony Kushner’s letter defending the play against “art bullies.” The Nation
CANCELLATION SENSATION
Australia’s National Gallery of Art cancels planned visit of the infamous “Sensation” show. Sydney Morning Herald
- And: New York Times account 12/1/99