“Students in Indiana University’s new Ph.D program in virtual heritage, along with Italian colleagues here in Florence, will photograph the museum’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary, a total of about 1,250 pieces, between the Uffizi itself and the Pitti Palace and Boboli gardens on the other side of the Arno River.”
Tag: 05.27.16
Tobias Picker Named Artistic Director Of Tulsa Opera
The 61-year-old American composer, who recently ended a five-year term as artistic director of Opera San Antonio, “will work with Tulsa Opera General Director and CEO Greg Weber on overall artistic vision for the company, selection of repertoire and production teams, and casting of singers.”
The Easiest Way To See The ‘Hamilton’ Cast Is On The Softball Fields
Raise a bat to freedom: There’s a Broadway Show League, and the Hamilton cast and crew (unsurprisingly) like to win.
How To Be Successful At City Ballet
“Miriam Miller’s arms move like liquid. But when she was a student at the School of American Ballet, a teacher used to tell her that they looked as if they came out of a washing machine — in other words, shapeless. Ms. Miller, a member of New York City Ballet, laughs about that now. At just 19, she has already performed in roles that more experienced dancers still dream about.”
In An Ongoing Legal Battle, Netflix Denied The Right To Stream Two Movies
“The ruling could bring either an appeal (the judge has already refused a Netflix bid for a stay) or some other bold move by Netflix that cuts against Wiles’ decision. Before the ruling was announced, Netflix filed additional papers that asserted that the bankruptcy court lacked constitutional authority to compel Netflix into amendments to its agreements.”
Will The Changes To Australia’s Book Industry Destroy Australian Literature?
“Overseas publishers are going to make the financial gains in Australia. If Australian publishers are making less money, they’re going to go out of business. Publishers, editors, publicists, designers, sales people – the list of who works in a publishing company goes on forever. Their jobs are lost. And of course, Australian authors, booksellers and the printing industry are hugely affected.”
Those Glasses In The Museum Are An Artwork Of Genius
“This is what genius looks like now. We live at a moment when the difference between art and not-art is so small and subtle that where you put something can change it from stuff to concept, thing to idea, a £20 pair of glasses to a million-dollar artistic masterpiece.”
Tacoma Supporters Raise $7 Million To Save, Buy Their Public Radio Station
“It took 17,000 supporters of the Tacoma-based public radio station less than five months to donate the money. A fund-topping $500,000 matching contribution came from a collection of businesses and individuals.”