“We come equipped with a cultural depth to reach across all differences to a culture of like minds. There is nothing that can judge a civilization’s imprint clearer than the artwork it leaves behind. So it is not our purpose here to do anything but to speak of our cultural sameness.
Tag: 11.03.10
PBS Chief Talks About The State Of Public Broadcasting
“At a time when programs from Frontline to Sesame Street have the potential to enrage at least one segment of an audience, the president of PBS says the existence of cranky viewers is one indication that the network is doing its job.”
Russia Donates Lost Early American Movies To US
Eighty percent of early American silent and “talkie” movies have been lost due to decay. “Russian state film library is giving the Library of Congress preserved copies of 10 “lost” silent films that will help fill a gaping hole in the American collection.”
Canadians Debate The Right Of Universal Internet Access
“All Canadians should have equal opportunity to succeed, no matter where they live. Without universal access to high-speed internet, this cannot be achieved.”
Rethinking The Creative Class And An Economic Argument For The Arts
“It’s been a trap. It was very easy to fall into, ‘Gee, we can fall back on an economic explanation to justify ourselves.’ And that was easy when times were good, that was good enough reason to justify the expenses. But times aren’t so good anymore.”
What Cubans Make of American Ballet (So Far)
“Silvia Robinson knows her ballet and she knows how she likes it: classical. Or so this 70-year-old Cuban widow believed before she saw what’s being billed as the Stars of New York City Ballet perform works by Christopher Wheeldon and Jerome Robbins at the Mella Theater [in Havana] on Monday.”