“Rumours of widespread forgery began in 2008 when Bonhams rejected a work, Lady in White, by Dimitrios Galanis (1880-1966) and said ‘further research’ on the work was needed. The sheer volume of works coming on to the market also raised suspicions, especially as the country has relatively few well known modern artists.”
Tag: 03.21.12
Are Infographics Making Us Dumber?
“We are becoming numb to infographics. Not long ago, I saw infographics in my newsfeed as an informational ‘treat’ because I knew the author had used the medium only because it most effectively displayed the information. But now that people have realized the traffic-generating powers of these things, every dumb report with an ounce of usable info is puffed into these massive images.”
What’s The Future Of Music?
“During the last week at the South by Southwest Music & Media Conference, that question was pondered over bites of barbecue and swigs of Shiner Bock. The answer, the industry types figured, had something to do with the cloud, and online streaming music services like Spotify, and making the right deals to build your band into a brand.”
Bridge Versus The Bridge Builders
“Aesthetics went out of style when America’s voracious appetite for freeway lanes squeezed out every consideration but raw auto throughput. So the Hill Bridge is a rarity today. Less brawny than Calatrava’s most spectacular creations, its delicacy delights as it pops into view all over town.”
Dissident Criticizes London Book Fair For Choice Of Chinese Writers
“This year’s LBF has a special focus on China, saying it aims ‘to showcase the very best of Chinese literature today’. But exiled writer Bei Ling, head of the Independent Chinese Pen club, told the BBC he is ‘shocked’ by the line-up.”
Sydney’s Museum Of Contemporary Art, Reborn
“Since August 2010, the MCA has been undergoing a makeover worth 53 million Australian dollars, or about $56 million, and has gained 50 percent more space. It will reopen March 29 as the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia – a name that reflects its status as the only contemporary art museum in the country with a permanent collection.”