In recent decades, many of the architect’s modernist buildings in the Punjabi capital have fallen into disrepair. “Recently, international art dealers have made substantial sums selling hundreds of chairs, tables, carvings and prints designed by Le Corbusier and his assistants but obtained at knockdown prices from officials often unaware of their value.”
Tag: 03.07.11
Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman Develop HBO Series
The literary couple “have set up an offbeat drama project at HBO that revolves around a motley group of conmen and magicians who use their skills at deception to battle Hitler and his forces during WWII.”
Reinventing the Brick
Among the winning designs at this year’s “Brickstainable” design competition are “hollow, honeycomb shaped bricks that … ensure that, throughout the day, different parts of the brick absorb the sun’s heat, while others cool” and “BeadBricks” – “flat, triangular bricks that can be combined in three dimensions (rather than the usual two) … [to create] intricate patterns of color and shadow.”
The Other New Alice in Wonderland Ballet
Even as Christopher Wheeldon’s just-premiered Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Britain’s Royal Ballet has drawn the ballet world’s attention, choreographer Shawn Hounsell has been preparing his own version, titled Wonderland, for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Agatha Christie Cleaned Ancient Assyrian Treasures With Face Cream
“Despite the best efforts of Agatha Christie and her pot of face cream, many of the ivory treasures just acquired by the British Museum from the Assyrian city of Nimrud are still scorched by the fire that brought one of the great palaces of the ancient world crashing down on top of them 2,600 years ago.”
Ratmansky to Create New Firebird for ABT
“American Ballet Theater is no stranger to The Firebird: the troupe already has in its repertory several versions of the ballet set to Stravinsky’s 1910 score. But none of those were by its artist in residence, Alexei Ratmansky.”
Arts Teachers Disappearing From NYC Schools – And That’s Before Layoffs
“City schools are already down 135 arts teachers – even before the massive layoffs projected for next year, Education Department data show. … Now an additional 356 arts teachers risk pink slips as part of the proposed layoff of 4,600 teachers citywide.”
Abolish Kansas Art Commission? Not So Fast, Say State Senators
“Senate leaders say Gov. Sam Brownback’s order to abolish the Kansas Arts Commission may have been hastily made and there may be enough votes in the Senate to reject it.”
Angela Gheorghiu Quits Met Opera’s Faust; Met Loses Patience
The mercurial soprano “pulled out of Des McAnuff’s staging next season for ‘artistic reasons.’ … Met general manager Peter Gelb said Gheorghiu’s future Met contracts will be honored. Still, he said it would be hard to consider her for new productions. ‘I’m not ruling it out, but I think Angela really has somehow limited her own future options’.”
King Philip IV Signs Autographs Near Goya’s Portrait of Him at Met Museum
“Known best for its annual No Pants Subway Ride, New York-based Improv Everywhere took a step into the high art world recently when the group arranged for King Philip IV of Spain to give autographs next to his newly restored and authenticated portrait at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”