“The Copenhagen-based theatre company Global Stories’ project Through Different Eyes has been removed from the Malmö Festival after more than 200 Swedes signed a petition accusing the project of racism” – specifically, of being modern-day blackface.”
Tag: 08.19.14
Russia to Bulgarians: Stop Repainting Soviet-Era Monuments to Look Like Comic Book Characters
In the latest of a series of art-bombings in Sofia, the figures in a post-World War II memorial to the Red Army were repainted to look like, among others, Superman, the Joker, Captain America, Ronald McDonald, and a black Santa Claus. The Russian government wants this to stop.
How The Elevator Changed Everything
Elisha Graves Otis’s invention didn’t just make whole new styles of architecture possible, writes Jonathan Glancey, it deeply affected our entire culture.
The Classical Music World Is Rife With Drink And Drugs! (Says Yet Another Tattletale)
“Addiction problems are widespread among classical musicians, for many reasons,” she says. “There is the lifestyle, the odd hours, working weekends, post-concert socialising. Many players use alcohol and beta-blockers to control their performance anxiety and then, after the ‘high’ of a performance, musicians can struggle to ‘come down’ and therefore drink to relax.”
“The Wizard Of Oz” – Feminist Manifesto Or Parable Of Theosophy?
“The classic film was first shown 75 years ago. Since then, there have been many interpretations, from religious allegory to an acid trip. BBC Culture picks out five of the most interesting readings of L Frank Baum’s modern fairy tale.” (includes video clips)
Louisville Ballet Names New Artistic Director
The choice is 38-year-old former Australian Ballet principal Robert Curran. “‘Robert always talked about meeting patrons where they are,’ said the company’s board president, Joel Stone.”
Monty Python Reunion Live Broadcast Investigated For Using Naughty Words
“The live screening of Monty Python’s farewell show has prompted an Ofcom investigation over bad language. The broadcasting regulator said the O2 concert had generated complaints ‘about the broadcast of the most offensive language’ before the 21.00 watershed.’
“Excellent Sheep”: What’s Become Of Students at Elite Colleges Today
William Deresiewicz: “They’re ‘excellent’ because they have fulfilled all the requirements for getting into an elite college, but it’s very narrow excellence. These are kids who will perform to the specifications you define, and they will do that without particularly thinking about why they’re doing it. They just know that they will jump the next hoop.”
Joffrey To Live-Stream Rehearsal Of New Wheeldon “Swan Lake” Thursday
The YouTube stream – 11:30 am to 3:00 pm U.S. Central Time – will feature artistic director Ashley Wheater as moderator and will include interviews with Christopher Wheeldon and (after they’ve caught their breath) company members.
Major Art Basel Sponsorship Deal Could Go Up In Smoke Under Proposed Law
“A powerful lobby has supported [Swiss] legislation that would prevent tobacco companies” – such as Oettinger Davidoff – “from sponsoring major events, such as Art Basel. A similar law is already in effect across the European Union, and Swiss interior minister Alain Berset is a a powerful backer of this new one.”