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Tag: 07.23.13
Are Our Arts Organizations Screwing Over Artists?
“It has become ever more obvious that virtually none of the money that flows into major arts institutions, companies that distribute creative content, and art markets actually reaches the artists who generate the work. And people are getting vocal about it.”
Portugal Essentially Eliminates All Support For The Arts
“They’ve just cut culture out.”
It’s True: Jeffrey Deitch Is Stepping Down As Director Of LA-MOCA
“Deitch, who made history as the first commercial art dealer to head a major U.S. museum, has told the museum’s board members that he plans to leave with two years left on his five-year contract, according to two board members.”
Italy’s Artistic Upstart, The Maxxi Museum, Strives To Make A Splash
“It’s hard enough to be the new attraction in town when you’re up against some of the world’s most famous ancient Roman, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. But Italy’s national museum for art of the 21st century, known as the Maxxi, faces even bigger challenges: attracting a Roman audience, so far largely indifferent, and establishing a reputation on the international scene while the government is sharply cutting financing for the arts.”
Report: Jeffrey Deitch Out As Head of LA’s Museum of Contemporary Art
“Was he pushed out, or did he get fed up with being a lightning rod at an institution that became hipper under his watch — but that also seemed to face increasing economic woes?”
Theatres Head To Court After Playwright Disowns His Work
“Perth Theatre Company and Sydney’s Q Theatre will enter mediation talks next week as a bitter legal dispute looms over the cancellation of a production whose playwright disowned his own work.”
Local San Francisco TV Station Tries To Use Copyright Law To Erase Embarrassing Broadcast From The Internet
“It has been issuing takedown notices to YouTube for videos showing its anchor literally reading fake names of pilots involved in the recent airline crash at San Francisco International Airport.”
UK Movies Account For 15 Percent Of Worldwide Box Office
“The figure was almost 2% down on 2011’s 17.2% share.”
Booker Prize LongList Revealed
“The list includes authors from Britain, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Ireland. The shortlist of six will be unveiled on 10 September, and the £50,000 prize winner on 15 October.”