“The cost is estimated at €250m. It would be an astonishingly ambitious project for any country – but for Greece, which has suffered so much in recent years, is it foolhardy? When Greek people are hungry, surely €250m could cover a lot of meals for children and supplies for hospitals.”
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A Major New Museum For Hong Kong (But Fears For Its Independence)
“In recent years, both M+ and the larger project have been troubled by delays and the departures of high-level staff members. More worrying now are concerns that M+ may not be able to maintain the curatorial independence and distance from politics necessary for a world-class museum to thrive.”
Darcey Bussell: Gender Balance In Dance Is Changing
“What’s certain is that ballet is changing. Little girls also now dream of playing football and fighting fires and little boys can now dance the lead in Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. And just in time, as far as Bussell is concerned.”