The Atlantic’s Takedown Of ‘What The Constitution Means To Me’

Staff writer Andrew Ferguson: “By play’s end, it’s become clear that if the young [Heidi] Schreck did indeed love the Constitution, it’s because she misunderstood it; and if her passion for the document has cooled as she’s gotten older, it’s because she’s transcended her earlier misunderstanding to misunderstand it even more.” – The Atlantic

Composer Mario Davidovsky, Electronic Music Pioneer, Dead At 85

“Like many of his fellow composers in the 1950s and ’60s, Mr. Davidovsky was drawn to the new possibilities offered by technology. But he was uneasy with the prospect of music that was immune to human interpretation. Beginning in 1963 with Synchronisms No. 1 for flute and tape, he coaxed electronic sounds into partnership with traditional instruments to create musical pas-de-deux that were full of mystery and drama.” – The New York Times

A Campaign In London For A New Museum Of Slavery

The proposal, which has the support of London mayor Sadiq Khan, comes from the Fabian Society, a socialist organization that dates back to 1884. The Fabians say that a slavery museum would educate the public about the “centuries-old tropes about racial inferiority” that feed racism to this day — and that both London’s financial industry and the UK government “have a moral obligation” to fund the project. – BBC

In The Public Glare, Museums Think About Who Gets To Give Them Money

“In the case of working with particular individuals, it’s clear there is a line. We would not accept donations from high-level visible criminals, or organisations that are egregious and violate our own values or mission,” he says. “At the same time, we are fundamentally supported by and we operate on the basis of philanthropy. That’s the American model.” – The Art Newspaper