“Authenticating art of all types has become more challenging in recent years as a widening circle of scholars and artists’ foundations refuse to offer opinions or publish a catalogue raisonné — the definitive compendium of an artist’s work — for fear of being sued by buyers or sellers unhappy with their conclusions.”
Tag: 02.03.14
North Dakota’s Economy Is Booming And The State Is Growing. Now The Culture Boom
“Not everyone’s going to the strip clubs. Some people are actually, you know, writing poems when they’re at home or they’re working on a short story.”
Should Research Paid For By The Public Be Openly Available To The Public?
“Scientific publishing is clearly in flux. Not that long ago, most colleagues I spoke with saw the push for open-access publishing as the quixotic crusade of a few enthusiasts. Today, open-access journals are major players who fill the scientific community’s growing demand for places to publish.”
When Detroit Was San Francisco (Does That Mean San Francisco Will Be Detroit?)
“Towers will spring up in Bay Area greenfields, just like Detroit back in the day. Fifty years going forward, these hulking structures will be suburban ruin porn and people will be shocked that San Francisco used to be the wealthiest city in the United States.”
English National Ballet’s Lead Principal To Retire After 25 Years
Daria Klimentova: “I have worked with some incredible people, who I will always remember. I have given my ballet life to English National Ballet, with all the ups and downs.”
Memphis Symphony Says This Will Be Their Last Season Doing What They’re Doing…
“Because of financial issues the symphony says that its current season will be the final one in its current configuration.”
Completing The Shakespeare Cycle – From The Director’s Seat
Sir Trevor Nunn, who has directed 30 of Shakespeare’s 37 plays: “I know exactly how I would do them and because there’s only a few left I think about them from time to time. I could start rehearsing any of them tomorrow.”
Even William S. Burroughs Couldn’t Have Imagined William S. Burroughs’s Life
Peter Schjeldahl gives us the high points, low points, and odd points (he pulled a Van Gogh with his first boyfriend, was a practicing Scientologist for several years, and always made sure his home had an orgone accumulator).