“The Winter’s Tale was a suggestion that came to me from Nick Hytner. I said to him I’d really like to choreograph a Shakespeare and all the obvious ones have been done. He said: ‘Well, The Winter’s Tale has proved really challenging for directors. I’ve got a feeling it might work for dance. I think some of the problems may sort themselves out if there’s no-one actually talking!'”
Tag: 03.07.16
Philosophy Isn’t In An Ivory Tower, It’s At The Center Of The Entire Modern World
Responding to a column earlier this year titled “When Philosophy Lost Its Way“, Scott Soames explains how, over the last century, philosophers have established the very bases of present-day computing, psychology, cognitive studies, physics, linguistics, and political science.
Why Do People Instagram Their Meals? Because It Makes Them Taste Better
“In short: Perhaps the only thing more irritating than the act of public food photography is knowing that those walking their $16 plates of eggs Benedict over to a window could be getting more out of their dining experience than you.”
The Museum/Gallery Cartel – Big Concerns About Conflicts Of Interest
“In today’s exploding art market, amid diminishing corporate donations and mounting exhibition costs, nonprofit museums have been leaning more heavily on commercial galleries for larger amounts of money — anywhere from $5,000 to $200,000 each time — to help pay for shows featuring work by artists the galleries represent.”
When Donald Trump Produced A Broadway Show
“The show was a flop, and its closing brought an abrupt end to Mr. Trump’s career as a Broadway producer. But his approach to producing … foreshadowed his approach to other businesses.”
Are Women Still Being Discriminated Against In Orchestras?
“While string sections are largely gender-balanced, the same could not be said for the woodwind, brass and percussion players. Women were also under-represented in principal roles. … [BBC] Radio 3’s Tom Service looked into the issues behind the statistics.” (audio)
Washington Ballet Chooses Its New Artistic Director
“Julie Kent, one of the most celebrated American ballerinas of her generation, who retired from the stage last summer after a 29-year career at American Ballet Theatre, has been appointed the Washington Ballet’s new artistic director, the company announced Monday.”
The Cross-Dressing Nobleman Who May Have Been Shakespeare’s Lover
“Little is known about the pair’s friendship, but it has been speculated that they had an affair during 1592 and 1593, when Shakespeare left a plague-ravaged London and began writing longform poetry and sonnets.”
What I Wish I’d Read As A Gay Teenager
“We asked some of today’s most powerful voices in LGBTQ literature to create a list of books they wanted to read as teens. While there are some recurring titles – who hasn’t had their world rocked by Audre Lorde? – most of the books are quite different from one another.”
Top Posts From AJBlogs 03.07.16
What is failure?
What is failure? How do you define it? Is it really the worst thing that can happen? Does fear of failure prevent you from innovation and opportunity? … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2016-03-07
10 Reasons We Fail
There are a myriad of reasons that we fail, from plain bad luck to miscommunication or organizational shortcomings. In this article, entrepreneur Caroline Cummings, offers a set of ten reasons why … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2016-03-07
Fail Better
Best selling author Seth Godin shares what we all know to be true: we all fail. So, how do we make the most of it? … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2016-03-07
The Story Behind Toy Story
Why are Pixar’s movies such a huge success? Creative successes might be more related to failure than you think. … read more
AJBlog: Field Notes Published 2016-03-07
Art Museums as Shakedown Artists: NY Times Front-Page Report on Dealers’ Support for Exhibitions
If museum exhibitions of contemporary art are increasingly looking like extensions of the commercial gallery system, it’s because they are. Those who have paid attention to the funding credits for museums’ contemporary shows during … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2016-03-07
Monday Recommendation: Laurence Hobgood
Laurence Hobgood, Honor Thy Fathers (Hobgood.com) It’s not that Laurence Hobgood was buried during his 18 years as Kurt Elling’s musical director. Indeed, he was one of the most admired supporting pianists in modern music. … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-03-07
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