Christopher Knight: “A 2006 news report showed that, on average, member institutions of the Assn. of Art Museum Directors, the nation’s leading professional organization, earn an average of five percent of their revenue from admissions. … Five percent. … [This is not] a horrendous problem unique to the beleaguered Barnes, which therefore required drastic measures.”
Tag: 03.08.10
The Future Of British Libraries?
“What, really, is the point of a public library in the 21st century? How should libraries respond to today’s 24/7 culture and the greater availability of cheap books? Why can’t that beardy librarian double as a barista?”
Scientist: Research Shows Music Can Make You Violent
“Across three decades, research has converged to suggest that exposure to music with violent themes increases the likelihood of aggressive behaviour, along with aggressive and hostile thoughts and negative emotions such as anger, unfriendliness and fear.”