Representatives from TV networks walk out of NAACP hearings on diversity Monday. Washington Post
Source: Washington PostMonth: 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
Source: The Globe and Mail (Canada)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
Source: New York TimesHANDS ON REMBRANDT
Simon Schama’s new Rembrandt book works to make its subject come alive with every brush stroke. Boston Globe
Source: Boston GlobeAFTER 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
Source: Sydney Morning HeraldFRENCH 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
Source: Sydney Morning HeraldSO 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
Source: Hartford CourantA LITTLE BUZZ WITH THAT TURKEY?
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
Source: The NationCANCELLATION 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