“It’s odd that a bunch of quadragenarians should make up the entirety of the short-list. The blurb says that the purpose of the prize is to “promote public discussion of new developments in contemporary British art.” What new development is any of this lot heralding?”
Tag: 05.04.10
Suddenly, Commoners Have Architects’ Attention
“After a long period in which America’s greatest talents seemed to work almost exclusively at the service of the wealthy, there are signs that their efforts are trickling down to other segments of society. … If things continue this way, it may actually mean a renewal of architecture’s onetime commitment to elevating the lives of ordinary people.”
What’s The Tax Deduction For A Bondage Machine?
“The Museum of Sex,” which is a for-profit company, “has a tax-exempt affiliate, known as the Muse Foundation of New York, that takes in tax-deductible donations for the museum’s collection. … The arrangement is far from typical, though, according to several lawyers who specialize in tax matters involving foundations.”
Lynn Redgrave, Actress Turned Playwright, Dies At 67
“[A]s both a deft comedian and a commanding dramatic actress she carved out a varied career, playing parts in Shakespeare and Shaw and on ‘Fantasy Island.’ In the last two decades, she started on a new professional path as a writer. At her death she was at work on a solo show, her fourth play to draw on her family history.”
Australian Art Royalty Plan Attacked
Critics are labeling the resale royalty scheme for Australian artists a “bureaucratic nightmare” for galleries and auction houses that will do nothing to help artists and their families.