“Scientists have developed systems to make digital doubles of actors which are so realistic that audiences will never notice the difference. Computer-generated visual effects have long since been used by film-makers to create space ships and monsters. But the latest technology allows them to create models of real people that can be seamlessly morphed into action scenes featuring human actors.”
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Soprano Vs. Opera Australia
“The public clash between the disillusioned singer and the company that nurtured her talent has all the makings of an enthralling opera. Unfortunately, this real-life crisis could significantly damage Australia’s biggest performing arts company and its reputation.”
Neuroscientists: Why We Remember People’s Faces
“They’ve identified a pea-size region in the brain that reacts more strongly to faces than it does to cars, dogs, houses or body parts. The evidence is overwhelming that there is a specialized system dedicated to processing faces and not other objects.”
Damien Hirst Bypasses The Galleries – The End Of The Gallery System As We Know It?
“What does it mean for the art market that a living artist bypasses dealers altogether and sells his wares directly at auction? There is some speculation that this might be a pivotal moment, like the end of the studio system in movies or the continuing decline of the record labels in the music business. Could the gallerist’s traditional role as mediator between the contemporary artist and his market be passé?”
eBay Castoff Art Gets Into Prominent Gallery
Sellers on eBay may be surprised to learn that their cast-offs are to feature as “works of art” at one of London’s most prominent galleries.
The Best Political Art? It’s On The Streets
“This year, some of the most arresting images in the race for the White House are not the work of ad agencies, political consultants or photojournalists but of a subculture of artists who use the streets as their canvas. Their pro-Obama work — there is no similar phenomenon for John McCain — has been spotted everywhere, even Paris and Beijing. It’s an odd twist in the world of street art.”
Opera Australia In Turmoil
“Cracks have been turning into chasms at Opera Australia as it responds to scathing criticisms of its musical and vocal standards, misuse of young singers, neglect of older women and ill-judged casting decisions.”