Where Are The Blockbusters?

Big museum shows seem to be in short supply this season. “At this time last year, the museum world looked as though it was doing some retrenching. Few blockbusters were on the roster; fewer shows of any kind had been announced than was the norm throughout the 1990s. If last year looked like a retreat, this year may be a rout. There’s hardly a single true blockbuster built around a famous name.”