“When African Americans were cast, they were also expected to wear black make-up. It was against this backdrop that a parallel black cinema industry arose.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
This Artist’s MacArthur Genius Grant Could Have Far-Reaching Implications For Art And Social Practice
‘Project Row Houses’ artist Rick Lowe’s “award, in many ways, helps confer mainstream prestige to the form. But it also highlights the level of commitment that well-produced activist art can demand.”
So It Looks Like Facebook Has Made Ultrasound Images Into ‘Baby’s First Photo’
“Some expectant parents visit spa-like ‘keepsake ultrasound studios’ several times over the course of their pregnancy, to capture images at various stages. Others put ultrasound images on cakes and cupcakes, shower invitations, dog tags, and original prints.”
Nothing Like Having Your Work Finally Recognized, Says 80-Year-Old Artist Who Just Won A Major Art Prize
“I’m very happy about it. It’s very nice to be included. I’ve always liked the idea of being included in major exhibitions and stuff.”
Still Dealing With An Artistic Crisis? More Advice To Help You Move On
“Mindfulness is critical particularly for artists, who are sometimes naturally inclined to behave instinctively, because it keeps resentments and anger from building up.”
Want To Stop Physical Attacks In Public? Play Classical Music
“Classical music could improve people’s behaviour, the report suggests, as it creates ‘a calming effect by releasing pleasure-inducing dopamine and inhibiting the release of stress hormones.'”
Toronto Film Fest Closes With Nary A Standout Film To Cheer
Actors are turning in good, even great performances, but they can’t rescue mediocre films. Dear 2014: When will your movies get better?
Keeping The Ballet Academy Full By Teaching Cirque Du Soleil-Style Tumbling
How you can tell this is in Las Vegas: “The instruction will help prepare students for the commercial dance field — music videos, touring musicals, commercials, television shows, touring with recording artists and dancing in shows on the Strip.”
Ten Works Of Architecture That Could Easily Kill You
“Adrenaline junkies, adventure enthusiasts, and radical architecture lovers: we have a house for you.”
Making E-Readers (And E-Books) Poet Friendly
“Of all the literary genres, poetry has proved the most resistant to digital technology, not for stodgy cultural reasons but for tricky mechanical ones. Most e-readers mangle the line breaks and stanzas that are so crucial to the appearance and rhythm of poetry.”