What They Want
There is an unfortunate tendency on the part of some in the nonprofit arts industry to believe that it is their responsibility to provide to the public art that they think the public needs. This is usually based on little to no understanding of what those needs might actually be. … read more
AJBlog: Engaging MattersPublished 2018-03-20
Is there an ethical case against deaccessioning by museums?
In response to a post by artsjournal.com blog neighbor Lee Rosenbaum on proposed sales of works by the Berkshire Museum and the Lasalle University Art Museum, I asked via Twitter whether there was a coherent case to be made that … read more
AJBlog: For What It’s Worth Published 2018-03-20
Berkshire Museum in Court: Pointed Questions, No Resolution (plus, a push for a deaccession law)
While the Berkshire Eagle’s Larry Parnass rushes off to file his story on the just concluded court hearing on the Berkshire Museum’s art-sale plans, let’s interpret what we’ve learned from Larry’s live tweets on how the proceedings went. … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2018-03-20
Meredith Monk’s Journey
Meredith Monk’s Cellular Songs at the BAM Harvey Theater, March 14 through 18. … read more
AJBlog: Dancebeat Published 2018-03-20
Old friends
I go back a long way with Laura Demanski, my best friend, who blogged with me as “Our Girl in Chicago” for many years. We met some three decades ago. Back then she was the … read more
AJBlog: About Last Night Published 2018-03-20