“This new idea — that writers, scholars and artists who stand against orthodoxy or bigotry are to blame for upsetting people — is spreading fast.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Development Of London’s Southbank Threatens UNESCO Status
“Westminster council is not opposed to the regeneration at Waterloo ‘provided that it is designed with sensitivity. But there is an obsession with building tall buildings, without proper regard to the impacts of such buildings on our heritage.'”
How Chicago Shaped (And Still Shapes) The U.S.
“There is this discussion of Chicago and black Chicago. And in … all that I’ve read, in interviews, there’s often this discussion of two different cities. And I think when Chicago finally wraps its hands around all of itself and doesn’t speak of it in these two different terms, I think they’re going to be a lot closer to solving some of these problems.”
What Can Westerners Learn About ‘The Interdependent Self’ From Gish Jen’s New Book?
“She points to the excesses of Western individualism — ‘It has promoted decontextualization and isolation; it has promoted narcissism. It has promoted arrogance. … ‘ — as she strives to vindicate the emotional wholeness and belonging available only within the framework of Eastern interdependence.”
Composing With Choreographers (And Thinking About The Dancers)
“Soon the faculty choreographer was gesticulating wildly just offstage attempting to speed up the tempo. I had no idea what the dancers were doing behind me and was clueless to the concept that a deviation in tempo would have massive ramifications for their performance.”
The Fight To Preserve Ancient Jewish Sites – In Egypt
“The historical remnants of Egypt’s Jewish history–around two dozen synagogues and a handful of cemeteries and Jewish schools around the country–range from being in well-preserved and reasonable condition to ‘disastrous.'”
How Does It Feel To Write A Plagiarist’s Source Material?
“With every draft I read aloud, I tasted the words in my mouth. Salty, sweet, fatty, lean, velvet, metallic, mean. Mine. What does it feel like, tasting words you’ve stolen? Like sand, I suspect.”
As Canadian Networks Decline, Documentaries Feel A (Possibly Fatal) Blow
“The slowing volume of production has ramifications that extend far beyond the small community of Canadian filmmakers, the report suggests. … The industry has lost the equivalent of 4,000 full-time jobs since 2008.”
No One’s Discussing ‘House of Cards’ Anymore. Does That Matter?
“Television remains a collective experience, and ‘House of Cards’ was occurring outside the social pale — a humbling experience for those who attempt to drive the conversation. But more important, it’s a hugely contrarian argument in the digital universe.”
When Dancers Say Goodbye To Dance
“I had shoulder surgery a couple of years ago, then popped a bicep tendon in the other arm. … I feel like my body is breaking down a bit. I want to leave when I’m still able to move and not struggling. Dancing full-time is great, but it takes a toll.”