“What the history of British classical dance overwhelmingly demonstrates is that while women may run ballet schools and become ballet company administrators and directors, they are rarely, if ever, invited to the choreographic high table. They are permitted responsibility, in other words, but not creative power.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Cartooning In Iran Is Increasingly Dangerous
“Many political cartoonists have tried to become ambiguous and communicate a message in a way that it makes it hard for the government to come after them.”
Lang Lang: Stop Slamming Classical Chestnuts
“At the suggestion that commercial success and artistic integrity are mutually exclusive, the nicely glowing coals burst into flames.”
How Can We Improve Online Security Without Going All Draconian And Stupid?
“The conflict is often illusory: A cybersecurity law could easily be drafted that would accomplish all the goals of both tech companies and privacy groups without raising any serious civil liberties problems.”
Sculpting The Hell (And The Cutesy) Right Out Of Cedar
“She has no use for a beautifully crafted coffee table made from a slice of tree — von Rydingsvard rubs her cedar sculptures with graphite to further obscure their woodiness.”
Writing Teacher To Millions, Now Inspiring Those Who Can Read Out Loud
“The book, first published in 1976, grew out of a writing course that Mr. Zinsser taught for several years at Yale University. And he is still teaching at 90, holding one-on-one counseling sessions for accomplished and aspiring writers at a round wooden table close to those bookshelves. The only difference is that he can no longer see.”
Cable’s Current Golden Age Comes From Those Touchy People, Obsessed Artists
“You had this weird moment in history, a confluence of cultural, business and technological circumstances, that allowed writers to be in charge.”
Shamshad Begum, 94, Unseen Star Of Hindi Cinema
“Begum was one of the first female playback singers in Hindi cinema — singers who are heard but not seen on screen, with actresses lip-syncing to the recorded voices.”
Director Pedro Almodóvar Backs Housing Protests In Spain
“Almodóvar, who has a new comedy, ‘I’m So Excited!’, coming out in Britain this week, says he, like many other Spaniards, is frustrated with a double-dip recession that started four years ago. The crisis has hit young people hard, with unemployment for those aged under 25 running at 57%.”
‘Curious Incident’ Picks Up Seven Oliviers, Including Best Actor
“28-year-old [Lucas Treadaway], who gives an astonishing performance as 15-year-old maths genius Christopher Boone, beat off heavyweight competition in the shape of Rupert Everett, James McAvoy, Mark Rylance and Rafe Spall to pick up the prize at the Royal Opera House ceremony.”