Mark Landis “has been one of the most prolific forgers American museums have encountered in years, writing, calling and presenting himself at their doors, where he tells well-concocted stories about his family’s collection and donates small, expertly faked works, sometimes in honor of nonexistent relatives.”
Tag: 01.11.11
Are We In A New Age Of Censorship?
“In recent weeks, there have been several instances, far more than usual, of alleged censorship involving some of the bigger names in the field. What’s going on?”
After Surgery On Mark Twain, What’s Next?
“Now that Professor Gribben has blazed the path, we can think of reworking more classics for the delicate sensibility of the modern American schoolchildren. Or, more probably, their modern American parents.”
The End Of The Language Barrier? Google Translator Coming To Mobile –
“Google’s prototype language translator, Conversation Mode, uses Android phones to record spoken words and then play them back in a different language.”
On-Location Filming In LA Jumped 15 Percent In 2010
“Even with the increased activity, feature production remained less than half what it was in 1996, underscoring the long-term challenges L.A. faces as it struggles to keep movies and TV shows from leaving Southern California.”
How The iPod Changed The Way We Listen To Music
“The iPod (and, by extension, iTunes) not only revolutionized the world’s listening habits early in the last decade, expanding the sheer variety of music people listen to; it also changed the manner in which people think of and hear music.”
Toronto Dancers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands And Promote
The main subtext for this event is the group’s belief that Toronto dance is under-represented on both the national and international scene. “Toronto doesn’t have a major dance festival so we’re without an annual showcase for both local dance and visiting companies.”
AA Bronson Brings Lawyer In To Demand His Work Be Removed From Hide/Seek
The attorney argues that Mr. Bronson holds copyright in the work owned by the National Gallery and, as such, “has the exclusive right to display the work.” While the National Gallery “enjoys certain limited rights,” Mr. Bronson hasn’t, “to our knowledge, granted or expressed any permission or license to exhibit” Felix, June 5, 1994 “to any party . . . in conjunction with” the Washington show.”
“Spider-Man,” Still In Previews, Topped Broadway Box Office Last week
Julie Taymor’s musical, which has not yet officially opened, surpassed “Wicked” in box-office receipts by just $58, according to data released Monday by the Broadway League.
EU Wants 7-Year Limit on Works Digitized by Google
“Companies like Google that digitize artworks and books from public bodies should allow other companies and institutions to commercialize those materials after seven years, three experts advising the European Commission said Monday.”