Ned Rifkin, the art historian, “who has held his position as undersecretary since 2004, said he timed his departure to coincide with the announcement of a new secretary of the Smithsonian by its board of regents as early as Tuesday.”
Tag: 03.12.08
Movies Prove Boost To Museums
“As prospective locations for movies, television, advertising and fashion shoots, museums are photogenic, offer diverse architectural styles and have an innate dignity… For museums, licensing buildings, galleries and collections provides additional revenue and a chance to showcase facilities and attract visitors.”
In Praise Of Mob Rule
“Amateur circles of ordinary people are wresting power and creativity back from the oligarchs. Finally, we’re all benefiting from the mass production of intellectual property by nonprofessionals. Yay, us!”
A First: Labor Deal Allows London’s National Theatre To Play Sundays
“However, after years of negotiations, the two parties have finally come to an agreement for a completely revamped package for stage, lighting and sound technicians, which includes provision for Sunday working, as well as a significant increase to basic pay rates.”
The New Chinese Architects Come Home
“Even while great – and likable – tracts of old Chinese cities continue to come tumbling down in the names of change and modernisation, the country’s up-and-coming practices are developing intelligent new forms of specifically Chinese design, even if they do draw from the west from time to time.”
Report: Full Time Profs Slip Into Minority At US Colleges
“In the fall of 2004, 50.6 of professional full-time employees in higher education (excluding medical schools) were faculty members. In the fall of 2006, for which data were released Tuesday, 48.6 percent of professional, full-time jobs in higher education were held by faculty members.”
Is 3D The Future Of Movies?
“The motion picture industry is racing to roll out digital projectors, not just because they avoid the costly printing and shipping of reels of film, but also because they’re needed to show the current generation of 3-D films, which have often been bonanzas at the box office.”
Can Jazz Reveal Brain’s Secrets?
“Scientists inspired by the legendary improv of Miles Davis and John Coltrane are peering inside the brains of today’s jazz musicians to learn where creativity comes from.”
NY City Ballet’s Indelible Impression – 25 Years Later
Those who saw New York City Ballet make its London debut in 1950 are still talking about it. Now the company is making its first return visit in 25 years…
CD Pirates Ordered To Pay £400,000
Two men were caught with 2,351 illegal CDs. “Police said a financial investigation showed that they had amassed ‘huge personal wealth’ by committing their crimes.”