“And you thought a new dance began with steps? [Jane] Weiner and other veteran choreographers in Houston say steps are the least of it. … Rarely is there some message they want viewers to ‘get,’ at least in the beginning.”
Tag: 08.05.11
No More Virtual Curtains – The War On Online Anonymity
“Political pressure isn’t necessary to force the use of real names online because users will take that step on their own. Nothing has accelerated the trend more than the success of social networking sites like Facebook, where users voluntarily reveal not only their names, but often photos, birthdays and sometimes even intimate details of their lives.”
Stealing Goya’s Duke of Wellington Was No Thomas Crown Affair
“When in July 1965 a 61-year-old retired truck driver announced at West End Central police station that he had stolen the Goya, it was hard for the police to take Kempton Bunton seriously.”
All A Game: Identifying 200,000 Old Photos For Fun & Status
“This isn’t crowd-sourcing as we know it. Instead, an added element has been introduced: gaming. Using a series of incentives, from leader board-style status-enhancers to virtual rewards, Magnum hopes to make the tagging process more fun, and, as a result, more popular.”
Kiefer’s Labyrinth: Documentary of An Artist’s Monumental Work
German artist Anselm Kiefer invited Sophie Fiennes to document a massive, weird artwork. Fiennes “wandered the grounds, navigating tunnels illuminated with skylights or single bulbs, discovering a crypt and an amphitheater and a patch of land scattered with concrete towers inspired by the biblical story of Lilith that resemble modern ruins.”
To Glimmerglass, With Boots On: Francesca Zambello Takes The Stage
“As the new general director of Glimmerglass, Zambello is certainly performing. Her role is a mix of stage director and den mother, at once warm and a little bossy, almost aggressively trying to make everyone feel at home.”
Back To Redbox Again? Spending Money To Rent, Not Own
“New data released Friday by the Digital Entertainment Group, an industry trade association, showed that people spent $4.2 billion renting movies in the first six months of 2011, compared with $4.1 billion buying them on disc or via digital download.”
Study: Minority Of Ten Percent can Change An Entire Community
“To change the beliefs of an entire community, only 10 percent of the population needs to become convinced of a new or different opinion, suggests a new study. At that tipping point, the idea can spread through social networks and alter behaviors on a large scale.”
Golden Globe Org Gives Money To US Arts Groups
Nearly 50 US arts organisations have received money from the company behind the Golden Globes, which is giving $1.5m (£921,000) away in grants.
After 26 Years, Kennedy Center Cancels Free Performance Event
“One reason, an official said, was a noticeable decrease in attendance. In 2009 the festival drew 30,000 people. Last year under 20,000 attended, according to the center.”