“Were there a futures market for artworks, this would be a good time to short certain submarkets.”
Tag: 05.06.16
The Russian Culture Ministry Now Claims No Books Were Burned
“In January, Russian authorities were reported to have burned 53 books and removed more than 500 other volumes from two university libraries in the north-western Komi republic, on the grounds that they contained sentiments ‘alien to Russian ideology”'”
Yes, Marisol Was Secretive And Special, But She Was Also Superb At Specific Things
“Marisol stood out for having a unique and eclectic style that resulted in majestic and often fascinating assemblages, or what art historian Cindy Nemser termed ‘collaged sculptures.'”
Filling A Performing Arts Center, Even A Sleek New One, Isn’t Always Easy
“Not everything has been a home run. Steingraber reckoned that of this season’s 48 shows, 10 didn’t quite deliver. Country music hasn’t been the draw he expected.”
This Avant-Garde Composer’s Life History Was Almost As Complex As Her Music
“Ms. Mamlok, who moved back to Berlin 10 years ago, was for decades a fixture of the New York contemporary music scene. A longtime faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music, she was known in particular for her chamber music, piano works and vocal pieces.”
For Mothers Who Are Actors, What Can Change?
“I lost out on four jobs due to my pregnancy. I was either not able to fly there to do the job or, in another case, I was actually told by a director that it made him too nervous that I would be seven months pregnant while shooting his project, even though I physically felt great and would have been happy to work. Pregnant women are mostly invisible onscreen.”
The Life Lessons Of A Young ABT Principal Dancer
“Dance is a great metaphor for pursuing your life and path to the fullest that requires discipline, passion, grace, and precision.”
Owning Your Own Bookstore When You’re An Author
Louise Erdrich’s store, “Birchbark Books, features a canoe hanging upside down from the ceiling and an old Roman Catholic confessional that has been repurposed as a display case. There is also a reading loft marked off by a birch-log railing and a counter displaying Native American jewelry and artifacts.”
Boaty McBoatface Is No More. UK Science Minister Goes In A Different Direction For A Name
Science Minister Jo Johnson said there were “more suitable” names. On Friday, days before Sir David turns 90, it was announced that the £200m vessel will be named after the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster.
Spring NY Art Auctions Suggest The Art Market Is Returning To Normal
This year, Christie’s has guaranteed just 18 of the 100 lots at its two headline contemporary auctions. Three of these guarantees, with a total low estimate of $13 million, have been provided by Christie’s itself. No work is valued at more than $40 million at Christie’s or at any of the other houses. “The guarantees aren’t there anymore at the highest level. Christie’s has stepped back, and the market is no longer on steroids and is returning to its normal state.”