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Ana Mendieta’s Family Would Like Sotheby’s To Return, Not Sell, A ‘Lost’ Work

The work, a photograph of a figure in a rock, had disappeared, “loaned out to curator Rebecca Ballenger for a traveling exhibition from 1983 to 1984, but allegedly not returned. A Georgia man, Edward Meringolo, allegedly bought the work from Ballenger last year before consigning it to Sotheby’s, according to court papers.” – The New York Post

New World Symphony Subbed Out Last Weekend’s Conductor Because He Went To Japan Last Month

“‘Out of an abundance of caution, the New World Symphony felt it was prudent for Cristian Măcelaru not to conduct the concert [Saturday] night after learning of his recent travels to Japan which is designated at level two re the coronavirus by the CDC,’ the orchestra, said in a statement released by a spokeswoman.” This despite the fact that Măcelaru is not ill and has tested negative for the virus. – South Florida Classical Review

Mart Crowley, Who Wrote ‘The Boys In The Band’, Dead At 84

“For much of his career, Mr. Crowley was overshadowed by gay playwrights such as Larry Kramer … and Tony Kushner. … But his 1968 examination of gay identity, repression and self-loathing was a milestone for artists and other theatergoers who recognized themselves as one of The Boys in the Band, even if some of the play’s acid-tongued dialogue would come to seem dated.” – The Washington Post

What David Hallberg Wants To Do At, And With, The Australian Ballet

“The dancing is already at a very high standard, the repertoire is solid and the audience base is dedicated. But I want to add certain things to the repertoire that haven’t yet been seen in Australia. … I also want to bring the company around the world. … And I want to dive into the company’s responsibility to the greater Australian community.” – Dance Magazine

‘I’m Not Entirely Sure’ How South By Southwest Can Recover From Cancellation, Says CEO

Devastated by having to call off this year’s event due to the coronavirus epidemic — as it turns out, cancellation due to infectious disease is not covered by the festival’s insurance policies — SXSW LLC doesn’t even know yet how much money it will lose and has laid off a third of its staff. – Austin American-Statesman

Massive €1 Billion Jewel Theft In Dresden May Have Been An Inside Job

“Four security guards employed at Dresden’s Royal Palace are under investigation over their alleged involvement in a huge theft of 18th-century jewellery, according to German prosecutors. Investigators have long suspected that the heist, the biggest since the Second World War, was carried out with accomplices working inside the museum.” – The Guardian