“By comparing outcomes for students who had these art experiences—by chance—with the outcomes of those who did not, we can identify with confidence what the arts do for young people.”
Tag: 12.03.14
We’ll Never Find A Unified Theory Of Life, The Universe, And Everything
The idea “that behind nature’s manifest diversity there is a simple, unified explanation” goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks (if not farther) and right up to today’s physics labs and philosophy workshops. Theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser argues that we probably just have to live with the mystery. (“42” simply isn’t enough.)
Art Museums Have Contentious Histories. Where Is That Preserved?
“I don’t want to see any art museum start to divert its precious gallery space toward display of such ‘ephemera’ as correspondence, records of provenance, histories of patrons, posters of old shows, etc. But if there were a separate museum devoted to that, with changing exhibitions, I’d certainly buy a membership.”
Veteran Arts Reporter Carol Vogel Resigns During The Big New York Times Buyout
“As recently as late July, this past summer, there were reports that Ms. Vogel, who joined the staff of the Times in 1983, had plagiarized the writing of other arts writers in crafting her stories.”
The Beloved Mexican Comedian Who Inspired Millions Of Kids – And The Simpsons’ Bumblebee Man
“News of the death of Gómez — more commonly known by his nickname, ‘Chespirito’ — generated an outpouring of mourning. Murals began materializing in Latin American cities. A South American news anchor teared up as she delivered the news. The Peruvian congress observed a moment of silence. And the Mexican president tweeted condolences — as did such entertainers as the rock band Molotov and pop singer Paulina Rubio.”
Not Even Businesses Want Comcast And Time Warner To Merge
“The Stop Mega Comcast Coalition announced its formation on Wednesday and said it opposed the deal because of the enormous power the combined company would have over the country’s video and Internet infrastructure.”
A Few Problems With The Way The Internet Savages Creative People
“Repressing artists by making it impossible for them to survive as valued members of the working class represses our whole society.”
Open Rebellion At Seoul Philharmonic: Staffers Demand CEO Resign Over Abusive Behavior
A press release from the orchestra’s own offices accuses Park Hyun-jung of “abusive language and sexual harassment” and violating employees’ human rights, hiring the children of her friends, and driving away half of her staff and three-quarters of the SPO’s patron group. (in English)
Japan’s Vagina Kayak Artist Arrested For Obscenity Again
“Megumi Igarashi, who calls herself Rokude Nashiko – offensive slang which loosely translates as ‘reprobate child’ – was arrested in July for trying to raise funds online to pay for the construction of a kayak, using a 3D printer, inspired by her genitals. She was released days later following a legal appeal and after thousands of people signed a petition demanding her freedom.” Now the process seems to be repeating itself.
Are Museums The Best Place to Appreciate Art? Maybe Not, Says The Former Director of the Met
“Philippe de Montebello, the longest-serving director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in its history, discusses how and why we look at art … [and] reflects on the importance of museums, but wonders if they might be the worst possible places to look at art.” (audio)