“The financially strapped MSO is trying to pay off a $2 million debt and stabilize cash flow as it aims to keep its doors open while planning for a balanced budget for the 2014-’15 season.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Is Conceptual Art Really Art? (The Guggenheim Asks)
“Some answers the project is now reaching will be surprising: that, for example, the most responsible act of conservation might be the destruction of a piece of art.”
So What If Kids Have A Ton Of Screen Time?
“My belief is that an introduction to other epics–even via pop culture–will lay a sturdy foundation that will make their engagement and enjoyment of the classics that much more likely.”
The Dark Side Of Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Revolution [VIDEO]
A new Louvre, new Guggenheim, and new New York University campus are going up in Abu Dhabi. But who’s building them?
Still Missing In 2013: Women On The Podium
“Female conductors no longer attract open-mouthed attention among music lovers or the news media, yet they remain far from being fairly represented.”
The Rustle Of Tiny Feet (And Voices, And Candy Bags)
“In 1980, 400,000 children under 18 attended a Broadway show. By last year, that number had nearly tripled, growing to 1.12 million.”
Vienna Phil Revokes Nazi Honors, At Last
“It was such an obvious thing.”
Breaking The Glass Ceiling At Arthur Murray Dance Studios
In 1942, “the 22-year-old from rural North Carolina saw an ad for dance instructors. Soon she was interviewing for a position at Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the inspiration of a Hungarian immigrant whose franchises were expanding across the country.”
If You’re A Museum, Why Not Launch A TV Show?
“We’re being a little bit provocative, we’re looking at art historical moments through the lens of MOCAtv, where we celebrate people who’ve been associated with comedic values but are still artists.”
Brits Stop Resisting The French, At Least At The Movie House
“It’s no surprise that one of the most successful French films of recent years was The Artist and it had no language and was a silent film.”