Category: issues

That is, does the closed-to-non-Facebookers nature of its photo archives kill Creative Commons and the art of the remixed photograph?

“While the UC quietly spends whatever amount of money it costs to rebrand a huge network, a back channel of angry communication is able to take place by the people who feel most affected by UC decisions.”

“Arts organisations need to better articulate the regeneration benefits they can bring to town and city centres when approaching private donors, according to a leading philanthropist.”

“‘This is our glimpse at maniacal Roman perfection, at incredible hydraulic technology,’ said archaeologist Marina Piranomonte, as she descended and waved at a network of high and wide tunnels, each measuring six metres (20ft) high and wide, snaking off into the darkness.”

“The catalyst for it was the events of the summer of 2011, when riots in London, Nottingham and elsewhere across the country made us very conscious that institutions, such as the ones represented on the programme, offer young people opportunities that they both need in their lives and can help them develop those lives in a more meaningful way.”

“There has been an 85% fall in the number of visas granted to artists from beyond the European Union since the government introduced new rules last year.”

“How does one write a usefully critical analysis, without letting oneself and one’s amusing turn of phrase look like a plea for attention? A book or restaurant review has to be an article worth reading in itself, for those without experience of the art in question, so it has to contain some charm. So it’s hard to avoid showing off.”

Integrity of argument aside: “Is food art?” is the wrong question to ask.

“Anthony Judge’s career has been peppered with problems, from Aarskog Syndrome to Zoonotic bacterial diseases. In between, he tackled dandruff, ignorance, kidney disorders and sabotage.”

Bing Thom’s design, which uses the traditional Chinese moongate/lantern motif for the main entrance on an undulating exterior, will result in two auditoriums of 1,100 and 400 seats, an education and training centre, a 300-seat tea house plus “a generous amount of public leisure space.”