Sculptor Frederick Hart died last summer after a bizarre and largely ignored career. “While still in his 20’s, Hart consciously, pointedly, aimed for the ultimate in the Western tradition of sculpture, achieved it in a single stroke, then became invisible ‘simply because people refuse to see me.'” – New York Times Magazine
Tag: 01.02.00
CEZANNE STOLEN —
— from Oxford Museum on New Year’s day may have been stolen to order. – BBC
- AP account – Times of India
UNHAPPY MARRIAGE
Wedding a big piece of public art with an enormous piece of architecture doesn’t necessarily improve either for New York building. – New York Times
TICKET TO FIGHT
Perhaps no Best-of-Century list inflames the controversies and passions as does naming the best popular music. Have these youngsters no sense of history? – The Independent
- New York Times critics pick the 25 most important pop recordings of the 20th Century. – New York Times 01/03/00
CLASSICAL CUBA
Critical reflections on classical music colonialism – the Milwaukee Symphony’s visit to Havana. – New York Times
SEVERANCE PAY
This week Cleveland’s Severance Hall reopens after a redo. Makeover for the home of the Cleveland Orchestra includes acoustic and comfort upgrades. – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Every aspect of the new hall considered. – Cleveland Plain Dealer 01/02/00
DANCE DREAMS
Dance in Boston has languished, but a resurgence of interest in a local choreography commissioning project sets up new hopes.- Boston Globe
NOT YOUR PARENTS’ 3D
Is new and improved 3D technology for films the Next Big Thing? – New York Times 01/02/00
OUT WITH THE OLD
Hollywood’s old guard is about to be overtaken. This year’s Oscar list is likely to be filled with a new generation of movie-makers. – The Sunday Times (UK) 01/02/00
ENCOUNTERING GRAHAM GREENE
Fascinating, infuriating interactions with an erratic Greene near the end of his life. – The Observer (UK)