Judith Mackrell: “There’s no doubting the heroic stamina and toughness of generations like theirs but it is important to point out that ballet has itself got tougher. In the 21st century, dancers – like athletes and sportspeople – are pushed to higher levels of achievement, speed and strength. They also dance a much more varied repertory than Lynne and Grey ever did.”
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‘There’s a Sort of Roundhead Bullshit Around Culture’, Says New Almeida Director Rupert Goold
“I’m a populist, basically. I think a lot of culture is boring, and I like people to have a good time at my shows. There’s a sort of Roundhead bullshit around culture: the more serious and difficult it is, the more it hurts you and your audience, the more worthwhile it is. It’s a form of bullying.” (Note to Americans: “Roundhead” = “Puritan”)
Ancient Viking Code Deciphered – And It Says ‘Kiss Me’
Yes, that’s what it says. The scholar who deciphered it compared the runic code it uses, and the small items the code is inscribed on, to text messages.
The Science of Winning and Losing
“What makes a champion? Why do some wilt in high-pressure competition, while others rise to the occasion? Drawing on science, psychology, sports and economics, authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman explore the anatomy of building champions.” (podcast)
Now You Can Experience the Nasty Stench of Cities Throughout History
“What did Paris smell like in the mid-18th century? Try skunked red wine, wet cats, and gingivitis-tinged sputum, all bubbling in an open sewer on a record-setting summer’s day.” Sniff for yourself, at an exhibit now in San Francisco.
And What Does The New Artistic Director of the Ground Zero Center Have in Mind?
David Lan: “What we’re really not doing is transplanting the Young Vic to downtown Manhattan, but we are starting from the same position we started 14-15 years ago. Let’s think about who is there, let’s think about the work we want to make, let’s think who we want to talk to.”
Sid Caesar, 91, TV Comedy’s Great Pioneer
“In a career spanning seven decades, the tall, brooding and comically uninhibited Mr. Caesar became one of the greatest live wires of television history.”
Sid Caesar’s Five Funniest Moments
Enjoy these highlights from Your Show of Shows. (video clips)
Top Posts From AJBlogs 02.12.14
“The Creative Economy,” and Malcolm Cowley
Source: CultureCrash | Published on 2014-02-12
Will Venice Get An Islamic Art Museum? Free?
Source: Real Clear Arts | Published on 2014-02-13
Flying with Broken Wings
Source: Dancebeat | Published on 2014-02-13
Under the Influence: Pawel Althamer’s States of Consciousness at New Museum (with video)
Source: CultureGrrl | Published on 2014-02-12
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Source: Engaging Matters | Published on 2014-02-12
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Obama Nominates Jane Chu For NEA Chairman
“Chu has led the Kansas City’s Kauffman Center since 2006. She was an executive at the Kauffman Fund for Kansas City from 2004 to 2006, and VP of external relations for Union Station Kansas City from 2002 to 2004. She also has degrees in visual arts, piano performance and music education.”