The Spanish choreographer, who will keep (for now) his post leading St. Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Ballet, begins his term in the German capital in 2014. He will succeed Vladimir Malakhov, who announced his departure a few weeks ago, complaining of a lack of support from Berlin’s government.
Tag: 02.13.13
Pope Benedict XVI’s Artistic Legacy
“While controversially conservative … the German-born religious leader did have an open mind at least in encouraging a renewed relationship between the Catholic Church and art, viewing the use of beauty as a path to the sacred.” He opened more of the Vatican’s enormous collection to the public and actively engaged artists in creating work for use in the liturgy or devotion.
Two Theatres Used By Shakespeare Could Host Plays Once Again
“The Curtain theatre in Shoreditch, once home turf for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, was discovered last year … [and] would be transformed into a 250-seat open-air amphitheatre … Meanwhile, just around the corner, it could soon be joined by a six-storey theatre with a 235-seat auditorium, on the site of a performance space known simply as the Theatre.”
Do Visual Artists Need Managers?
“You won’t find a decent musician without a manager in this day and age. Yes, they have a record label that makes their work available, maybe advances them money to make it, but their manager stands between the artist and the label. Same with… artist, gallery and manager. There’s no real difference.”
Police Raid Atlanta Gallery Over Complaints It Failed To Pay Artists
“The police action has brought renewed attention to Lowe, whose reputation for not paying artists has circulated in the art community for quite a while.”
Mariinsky Theater’s Plans To Jump Into The Biggest Of Big Leagues
With a second theater soon to open alongside the historic original and a newish (2006) concert hall, Mariinsky mastermind Valery Gergiev hopes finally to satisfy the huge demand for tickets, presenting shows for up to 20,000 people each weekend.
Sergei Filin Regains Some More Vision After Surgery In Germany
“The sight of the Bolshoi Ballet’s artistic director is improving after an operation in Germany to save his vision following an acid attack.”
Making Room For Afro-Brazilians At Carnaval In The Heart Of Afro-Brazilian Culture
Though historic Salvador do Bahía is 80% black, the city’s two main Carnaval circuits, now heavily commercialized media events, are largely white. This year, Salvador’s blocos afro (drumming groups-cum-social service organizations) are joining to campaign for their own new circuit and a purpose-built stadium.
Elizabeth I With The Mask Of Beauty Off
Most official portraits of the Virgin Queen depict a regal, smooth-faced Gloriana more or less impervious to the ravages of time. A recently authenticated painting now on view in Washington shows Elizabeth looking as queenly as always, but like the sexagenarian she was at the time.
Is Jane Austen Overrated? Not At All, But …
Ron Rosenbaum: “But it’s begun to seem like she’s now assumed the role of the designated highbrow writer for light readers. It’s not that she’s overrated. It’s that she’s in dire jeopardy of being overhyped – and dumbed down in the process.”