“Zaha Hadid’s highly anticipated £14.5m extension of the Serpentine Gallery opens to the public on Saturday. Housed in a former gunpowder depot, the new Serpentine Sackler Gallery is a seven-minute walk from the main gallery.”
Tag: 09.25.13
Eight Rules For How To Write Obscure Experimental Fiction
Ted Gioia is on the case…
How A Dancer Reinvented A Wheel Chair
“The Rolling Dance Chair was born from the brain of a dancer, not an engineer. It has taken seven years and $150,000 of grant money to get to this point, evolving from a stripped down Segway — those rolling devices that tour groups ride through cities — to a sleek, elegant design.”
UK Theatre Audiences Are Getting Younger And Braver, Says Ticketmaster
“The report, State of Play: Theatre, marks the first major investigation into the sector by the world’s largest ticketing company and mixes information from its own ticket transaction data with survey responses from a representative sample of the UK population, as well as a selection of theatregoers from abroad.”
The Terrific Classical Venue In Dallas That You Didn’t Know About Yet
The Dallas City Performance Hall “still hasn’t established a strong identity – there’s no sign or marquee outside – and attendance has often been disappointing. But performers, presenters and critics praise acoustics in the 750-seat auditorium, with welcoming public spaces and a helpful staff.”
What Congress Is Up To That American Dance Organizations Should Keep An Eye On
Dance/USA gives a rundown of the relevant issues on the Capitol’s dockets, from sequestration to visa requirements for foreign artists to NEA appropriations.
What’s The Priority In Choosing LA MoCA’s Next Director?
“Will MOCA ask prospective candidates for its top job how they would address these money issues? Or will the onus be on the museum and its search committee to reassure candidates that they need not fear being chronically hamstrung by financial limitations?”
Santiago Calatrava’s Clients Are Getting Ticked Off
“In numerous interviews, other architects, academics and builders say that Mr. Calatrava is amassing an unusually long list of projects marred by cost overruns, delays and litigation. It is hard to find a Calatrava project that has not been significantly over budget. And complaints abound that he is indifferent to the needs of his clients.”
Talks Heat Up As Minnesota Orchestra Approaches D-Day
“With a weekend deadline fast approaching, the two sides in the Minnesota Orchestra dispute are talking intensely and confidentially. But if there is progress, it has not been visible. Meanwhile, sources say private efforts are underway to raise money that might help bring a contract settlement before Sept. 30.”