“Without Boundary” is “the most important exhibit MoMA has launched in at least a decade, and it’s the first exhibition of contemporary art from the Islamic world in a major American museum since 9/11.” But “the exhibition is a reminder of the difficulties that museums face when it comes to merging — or not — art and politics.”
Tag: 03.29.06
Dinner Theatre Lands World Premiere
A Minnesota dinner theatre lands the rights to produce the world premiere of “Easter Parade,” a stage version of the classic 1948 movie with music by Irving Berlin. “Though new musicals frequently begin life outside New York, it’s unusual for a theater — particularly a dinner theater in the suburbs — to earn the right to develop a high-profile title on its own. The Chanhassen production, scheduled to open in February, will be the template for amateur and professional productions. It could have a life on the road and has an outside shot at advancing to Broadway.”
Louise McBain Builds An Empire
Louise McBain has been on a tear, building an empire of art publications and inserting herself into New York society. “I am ambidextrous and dyslexic, with a lively creative spirit. As a child, I didn’t know which hand to use, or which side of my brain to use. It took me a long time to develop confidence in my creativity. I realized that thinking out of the box didn’t make me out of my mind.”
Journalist Testifies Against Curator
British journalist Peter Watson has testified against former Getty curator Marion True, linking her to an Italian smuggler.
Rowling Wins Book-Of-The-Year
JK Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book has won book of the year in the abritish Book Awards. “Rowling won the public vote ahead of autobiographies by the late John Peel, Sharon Osbourne, Jeremy Clarkson and Piers Morgan, and Jamie Oliver’s Italy.”
Apple v. Apple (A Battle Over iTunes)
Back in 1991, Apple Computer and Apple (the recording company of the Beatles) carved up the world. Apple-the-computer company promised not to be in the recording business. Now Apple-the-record-label is suing Apple Computer over using the apple logo on iTunes…
Sotheby’s Makes A China Bet
“Though still in its infancy, the appetite for contemporary Chinese art is booming in Europe and Asia. Betting that the trend is fast moving West, Sotheby’s has put together a sale that includes some of China’s hottest names. The auction house has timed it to coincide with Asia Week, the annual round of sales and exhibitions that draw dealers and collectors from across the globe to New York each spring.”