“The museum, like the video game, relies on careful curation to furnish an alternate experience of reality. Playing Pokémon Go at a memorial isn’t just disrespectful – it interferes with the augmented reality you’re already in.”
Category: issues
The Big Plans For Cambodia’s Floating Arts Center
“The arts are an integral part of the fabric of [Phnom Penh], but, most days, art isn’t a major priority for those scraping by in one of the world’s poorest countries. That’s just one reason why The Boat is so important.”
Designs For New Cultural Quarter For London
“New images have been released of the planned cultural quarter in London’s Olympic Park that will house a 550-seat dance theatre for Sadler’s Wells. The Stratford Waterfront area, previously known as Olympicopolis, will also contain new dance studios run by Wayne McGregor Random Dance, a new campus for University of the Arts London and a second, east London venue for the Victoria and Albert museum.”
So You Want To Build A Performing Arts Center. Here’s The Cost-Benefit Proposition
Do you believe that arts centers create jobs? That they improve business? That they enrich the lives of the community? As a community in Colorado considers building another new center, Ray Rinaldi looks at the experience of some of the state’s other arts centers and their impact on their communities.
‘R&D In The Arts’ – What Does That Really Mean, And What Should It Mean?
“‘R&D in the arts’ seems to be quite a new thing, inspired by the [tech industry], but not motivated by financial revenue. I worry about the arts taking on the mantle, because R&D and innovation are terms with such an overwhelming direction built in to them – a direction in favour of commercial digital products. No one ever asks what the problems are in digital which the arts might be able to solve. The arts are on the back foot. As I often say, why don’t they have dancers-in-residence at Google?”
How “Sciencey” Does Science Fiction Need To Be?
Many here strongly believe that the science in science fiction should be firmly grounded in reality. They are devotees of what’s called hard sci-fi, which emphasizes technical detail and scientific rigor. If you’ve read Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke or Catherine Asaro, you’ve read hard sci-fi. Andy Weir’s “The Martian” is a recent example.
Everyone’s An Artist These Days. But What, Exactly IS An Artist?
“Is artist defined by talent and skill, by length of practice or legacy? Are there common characteristics of all artists beyond the attempt to create? Do we include those only within our sphere or all of those beyond our recognition? If creation alone does not constitute conferring the appellation of artist, can one grow into the post? If art is a process, are you an artist only when you have practiced your “art” for a term? Or is the definition of an artist and art best left to each of us to ponder for ourselves?”
Canada’s State Of The Arts: Kennicott Looks (Enviously) North Of The Border
“After winning the national elections, [Justin] Trudeau made good on the pledge: In U.S. dollars, the new government has promised almost $1.5 billion over the next five years to Canada’s complex and robust cultural infrastructure. … For Americans, the announcement of a $1.5 billion investment in culture is unthinkable.”
Edinburgh Festivals’ Economic Impact Has Grown By 25% In Five Years: Study
“The value of Edinburgh’s festivals has soared by almost a quarter to £313 million in the space of just five years … They are also now supporting 6,021 jobs – up by 26 per cent – according to findings released ahead of next month’s 70th annual season.”
This Startup Says It Can Help Artists Painlessly Protect Their Copyrights
“Using the same technology that verifies the world’s bitcoin transactions (the blockchain), Blockai wants to assist artists by making it easy to timestamp your protected works all while attempting to spot those infringing on your intellectual property by scouring the Web for offenders.”