Embarrassed by their earlier passivity (and maybe fear) during the reign of Vladimir Putin, Russia’s artists are joining the protests on the streets – and adding their creativity to the mix.
Category: issues
Once Scornful Cities Now Beg (And Pay) For The Arts
Cities suddenly realized they need artists and arts groups. Is this a good thing? Maybe. “The city commissioners didn’t understand the arts that well, but they understood the results. It’s a cash cow.”
Need A Recipe? Google It (Even If You Have It On An Index Card Somewhere)
“Social media is becoming deeply embedded in our food habits: Half of consumers use sites like Twitter and Facebook to learn about food. Another 40 percent of consumers say they learn about food via websites, apps, or blogs.”
I Killed The Internet – And So Did You
The Internet is closing off, with apps, pages and content providers in individual silos. How do we bring back the open days of the Web?
Artists Fan The Flames Of The Occupy Movement
“If Occupy feels so 2011, guess again: Creative types are among those keeping the spirit of the protest alive – including calls to action.”
Micro-Funding In The Arts – Low-Stakes, High-Impact Investment
“The Awesome Foundation was founded in 2009 in Boston by a guy named Tim Hwang. He came up with the simple formula of 10 people giving $100 each that is handed out as grants on a monthly basis. It went from the one chapter in Boston to four chapters to 12 chapters. Two years later, it’s at 30 chapters.”
Why ‘African Tribal Fabrics’ Are Neither African Nor Tribal
The curious history of how Dutch businessmen took Indonesian-style batik designs, mass-produced cloth with them and made them into high-fashion staples for West Africans.
New Director Restores Culture To The Heart Of British Council’s Mission
Graham Sheffield: “The arts are now back at the heart of the British Council’s mission, with a clarity and purpose stronger than ever.”
The Artist As Critic – A Different Standard Of Toughness?
“Unlike critics, artists are not thought to be objective in writing about their art; that’s why newspapers see artists’ writing as a conflict of interest. But actual critical objectivity is neither possible nor desirable.”
UK Business Funding For The Arts Down 7 Percent In 2011
“Overall, private sector investment in culture in 2011 rose by 4% to £686 million, driven by an increase in support from trusts and foundations and individual giving. Of that £686 million, business support now accounts for £134.2 million, trusts and foundations for £170.3 million (up 10%) and individual giving for £382.2 million (up 6%). Within those results, theatre suffered a particularly poor year with private sector support falling by 10% from £53.8 million to £48.2 million.”