The winners of the 2016 Doris Duke Performing Artist Awards – given for dance, theater, and jazz – include well-established artists such as Mark Morris, Lynn Nottage, Fred Hersch as well as less-familiar names (for now) such as Aparna Ramaswamy, Jen Shyu, and Sharon Bridgforth.
Tag: 05.03.16
Simplicity Scale: The Difference Between Science And Art
“Gaudí and Mies remind us that there is no disputing matters of taste when it comes to assessing the value of simplicity and complexity in works of art. Einstein and Newton say that science is different – simplicity, in science, is not a matter of taste.”
Why We Hate Hearing Recordings Of Our Own Voices
“You listen to yourself all day long. Why would a recording of your voice make you feel uncomfortable? The unfamiliarity is quite literally all in your head, although you’re not imagining things.”
The Ugly Divorce That’s Roiling Canada’s Arts Community
That Jeff Melanson, who studied opera as an undergraduate, is enmeshed in the soapy version of the genre is only one of the many ironies of Canada’s ongoing War of the Roses, a mutually assured destruction destined to expose the underbelly of the Canadian arts scene.
Why Jessa Crispin Killed Bookslut
“Well, the only reason why Bookslut was interesting was because it didn’t make money, and when I realized the sacrifices I was going to have to make in order for it to make money, it wasn’t worth it.”
How “Hamilton” Has Forever Changed Broadway
“As these Tony nominations attest, “Hamilton” has ushered in a new age of multiculturalism on Broadway, where talent at long last appears to be a determining factor of success. There can be no backpedaling from this position. History has arrived, laggard as usual but unmistakable. Just look at the shows being honored this year.”
What’s An Allegory? It’s Not A Metaphor
Laura Miller, with help from C.S. Lewis, explicates the difference. (Batman vs. Superman? Not an allegory. Inside Out? Allegory.)
Savion Glover And Judith Jamison On Dance And Race
“Dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, talk about upcoming performances and about race, dance and the connection to African American communities.” (audio)
Ceiling By Isamu Noguchi Uncovered At A St. Louis U-Haul
“The curvy, space-age design, initially commissioned by Magic Chef Building architect Harris Armstrong, had been covered up by a drop ceiling for decades.”
New Boss Of Scotland’s Most Historic Theatre Wants To Lose Its ‘Respectable’ Image
“David Greig, the Royal Lyceum’s artistic director, has vowed to wake the ‘sleeping giant’ of Edinburgh’s culture scene outwith the summer festivals by staging work in different venues and unusual spaces, as well as embracing different art forms at its home.”