“Newly published research suggests that, at least in the business world, the link between inspiration and ingenuity is strengthened by focusing on the needs of others.”
Tag: 02.17.10
Does Explaining Contemporary Art Ruin It?
“In a finding sure to evoke concern and curiosity among curators, newly published research suggests presenting contextual information alongside a work of modern art may be counterproductive in terms of eliciting enjoyment or appreciation.”
Fresno Museum’s Property Auction Draws Hundreds
“More than 600 lots containing items such as office furniture, science exhibits and lighting fixtures” — and some art, too — “were sold in a sometimes dramatic auction held beneath a large tent on the former museum’s grounds. The museum’s art collection will be sold later.” Unless, of course, a legal challenge to the sale prevails.
Appreciation: Poet Lucille Clifton
National Book Award-winning poet Lucille Clifton died Saturday at 73. “Clifton had six children and made poems not in ‘a room of one’s own’ but, rather, at the proverbial kitchen table, with family life proceeding around her. ‘Why do you think my poems are so short?’ she would often say, with a laugh….”
Look Left To Pause The Music, Roll Eyes To Up The Volume
New headphones that respond to eye movements “look much like regular earbuds, connected by a cable to a phone. They sense the movements of the eyeballs by measuring tiny changes in electric charge.”
The Dutoits (Maestro & Mrs.) To Depart Saratoga PAC
Charles Dutoit, chief conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is stepping down this August as director of the orchestra’s summer season at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which he has led for 20 years. At the same time, his new bride, violinist Chantal Juillet, is resigning as director of the Saratoga Chamber Music Festival, which she founded in 1991.
In ‘Reorganization,’ Philly’s Kimmel Center Cuts Staff, Programming
“Yesterday the arts center dismissed 15 staffers – including its chief artistic voice, the vice president for programming and education, as well as the vice president of marketing and communications. Artistic offerings next season will be cut [as well]. … One aim of the cuts … is to trim the budget and, in turn, reduce the rent the Kimmel charges its resident companies.”
Modern-Day Iran, Seen Through A Serialized Graphic Novel
“On Friday, First Second Books will begin publishing a serialized Web comic about Iran, exploring social, political and human rights issues there. The strip, called Zahra’s Paradise, described as ‘real-time historical fiction,’ will blend current events with fictional composites of actual Iranians.”
Miami City Ballet Expands Season And Budget
“Miami City Ballet has announced an ambitious slate of new programming and an expanded budget for its 25th season launching this fall.” The company will add four new works to its repertoire and return to performing with live musicians in 2010-11, thanks to an increased budget of $15 million.
Getty Museum Begins Partnership With Sicily
“The joint project will involve object conservation, earthquake protection of collections, exhibitions and more. The Getty said it will be working with the Sicilian Ministry of Culture and Sicilian Identity.” Among the plans for the project is an exhibition “explor[ing] Sicily during the Classical and Hellenistic periods – or roughly between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC.”