“Another set of broken or bruised relationships involves black stars and filmmakers, a group with whom Sony formerly had very sturdy ties.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Paris Has Hated Every Monument That Now Defines It To The World. Is This Any Different?
“Plans for a skyscraper, known as the Triangle Tower, have divided Parisians and prompted a wave of protests that the city’s cherished skyline is about to be violated.”
The World’s Leading Manuscript Dealer May Be Running A Pyramid Scheme
“Around 100 officers from France’s anti-fraud squad raided the headquarters of his company, Aristophil, along with offices in Luxembourg, Brussels and Nice. The police seized all the money in the company’s accounts, forcing it to shut down.”
Is This The End Of Piano Playing In The UK?
“She blames the popularity of electric keyboards and children starting to learn the piano at a later age in the UK than in other parts of the world.”
Can A Computer Create A Work Of Art? If So, It Might Pass The Lovelace Test
“First, they ask for a creative artifact such as a story, poem, or picture. And secondly, they provide a criterion. For example: ‘Tell me a story about a cat that saves the day,’ or ‘Draw me a picture of a man holding a penguin.'”
So Much Criticism For Marco Polo May Harm Diversity On Netflix
“Recall that Marco Polo’s cast is more than 90 percent Asian; how many other big-budget Western shows can say that?”
The Intricate Dance Of Machine And Human In The Marble Quarry [VIDEO]
“In the Apuan Alps of northern Tuscany in Italy, ‘Il Capo’ or the chief directs the processes of extraction at a quarry for Carrara marble.”
Will Renewed U.S.-Cuba Ties Mean More Musical Collaborations And Cross-Pollination?
“The last time musicians from Cuba and the U.S. could easily move between the two countries, it led to some of the most innovative music of 20th century. The stage is set for a similar renaissance in the 21st.”
The Art Of Making A (Perfect) Tutu
“Bacon only takes on a handful of commissions per season—this year, she has five in the works. They’ll keep her busy until competition time rolls around early in 2015.”
Urbanism Means More Than Bars And A Few Walkable Streets
“As our city planners consider the ways in which downtown is developed, it’s worth remembering that a healthy urban ecosystem isn’t made out of any one kind of person or business or building.”