“You are not supposed to interrogate a TED Talk. You’re supposed to share the talk on Facebook. But I have questions.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
WTF Is Up With Diversity In The Performing Arts?
“The ‘of-privilege’ institutions sit in an Art Burst showcase thinking ‘Do I really have to sit through another autobiographical identity politics solo show telling me things about poverty and racism that everyone in this room already agrees with and is working to solve?’ while the more diverse organizations see the funding that goes to European and contemporary work and feel alienated by what appears to an unfair elitist, Eurocentric bias.”
Improve Your Coding Skills With Origami (And Coconut Water)
“Why do we care about crafts? Because I want you to be thinking not just about ‘how do I write the best line of code,’ but ‘how do I open myself up to world of what’s possible.'”
Strike Averted In London’s West End
The strike would have affected 41 theatres around the U.K. but could have hit the West End particularly hard.
How To Sign ‘Long Drum Solo’? (Use Your Whole Body)
“A good interpreter is adept at signing, but Ms. Parker also wants her team to impart the emotions and feelings music conveys.”
Don’t Read the Comments! (Or, The Ruination Of The Internet)
“Simply including an ad hominem attack in a reader comment was enough to make study participants think the downside of the reported technology was greater than they’d previously thought.”
The Nordic Noir Thing Is So Over
“I think they feel they need to lighten up because they don’t want everyone to think they’re a bunch of grumpy serial killers.”
Canada’s National Gallery Cuts 29 Positions
Those cut “were graphic designers, IT and web specialists, and some worked in registration and exhibitions. The gallery also announced it was creating seven new jobs to help bring in revenue and work in visitor engagement.”
Need Help Recovering From A Disaster? Call Filmmakers
“The films are an attempt by the creative minds of Japan’s movie industry not only to confront the horrors of the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, but also to empower and serve as a legacy for the victims by telling their stories for international audiences.”
Oboist Collapses Onstage During Performance
“William Bennett, was standing on stage before the orchestra and performing when he passed out. … Mr. Bennett, 56, suffered a brain hemorrhage and was in the hospital in ‘guarded condition’ on Sunday.”