“The painting, which was not thought to be important and in a bad condition, was covered in layers of dirt and varnish and was not on display.”
Tag: 03.08.13
People, Calm Down: Creative Scotland Totally Has This
The quasi-non-govermental organization: “One of the things we want to do is restore the human face of this organisation. There is a genuine desire within the organisation to be seen as a partner, and as a peer of those that we are here to support.”
The Internet Is For Learning (Duh, Mom and Dad!)
“Young people are desperate for learning that is relevant and part of the fabric of their social lives, where they are making choices about how, when, and what to learn, without it all being mapped for them in advance.”
Recreating History On The Streets Of Chicago, Or, What To Do Instead Of A Ph.D.
Paul Durica livens up history when he researches and acts as famous, and infamous, Chicago residents in his street tours (though honestly, he’s finishing his dissertation at the same time).
A History Play That Investigates History Plays
“What’s the point of seeing a theatrical work when, because of politics, people are dying every day?”
One Actor’s Advice On Surviving SXSW (Hint: Breakfast Tacos)
“You can go for hours, from screenings to panels to parties, before you realize you’ve only had complimentary Lone Star Beer all day.”
Want To Know If Ballet Is ‘Elitist’? The Crowd Will Tell You
The blog Ballet News wanted to know what its fans thought about ballet and elitism, so it asked on Facebook.
Will The LACMA Takeover Of MoCA Work?
Almost everyone seems to be warming to the proposal in L.A., but “the big question is what Mr. Broad will do now.”
Architects: Just Stop Drawing Trees On Top Of Skyscrapers
“Life sucks up there. For you, for me, for trees, and just about everything else except peregrine falcons. It’s hot, cold, windy, the rain lashes at you, and the snow and sleet pelt you at high velocity. Life for city trees is hard enough on the ground.”
The Award-Winning Curator Who Never Finished His Bachelor’s Degree
“Walker thinks the way a lot of artists think — not in straight lines, but from multiple angles at once. ‘In the middle of whatever,’ says Shteynshleyger, ‘he’ll start talking about ancient history, or the Stone Age, or God knows what.’ Walker’s thought process, she says, takes ‘meandering paths. It’s not A to B; it’s more like A to F, then to B.'”