The wildly colorful Japanese graphic-novel genre “reflects not only the mores and attitudes of a culture very different from ours but also a manner of publication unfamiliar in English-speaking environs. Some manga highlights these differences better than others; below are seven points of departure.”
Tag: 08.31.09
The Difference Between Love And Lust (And Their Effects On Creativity)
“But what exactly is the link between artistry and amour? Newly published psychological research refines this eternal equation, suggesting that while love does inspire creativity, thoughts of sex enhance analytical thinking.”
Mexico’s Museums Reeling From One-Two Punch Of Economy And Swine Flu
No sooner had the tourism crash caused by the H1N1 virus begun to abate than the Mexican federal government announced billions of dollars in emergency budget cuts. “[T]he crisis is particularly acute in a country that prides itself on a unique artistic tradition, where access to ‘culture’ is enshrined in the constitution.”
Selling San Diego To Hollywood As A Location
Cathy Anderson (“At a quick glance, one is reminded of Vivian Vance, Lucille Ball’s endearing sidekick”), the head of the city’s Film Commission, talks about attracting television series to the city and convincing producers and writers to change a script’s setting to San Diego.
Who’s The Man Angelenos Would Most Like To Have Lunch With?
“If given a chance to eat lunch with one of four prominent Downtowners, people overwhelmingly would choose L.A. Opera’s Plácido Domingo. At least, respondents to a recent online Los Angeles Downtown News poll did.” Domingo won big with 66% of respondents; poor L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa got 6%.
Another Marfa In The Making? Using The Arts To Transform A Derelict Texas Hamlet
Ben Wheeler, TX – so small that it’s named after its first mailman – began fading away back in the 1930s. But now, retired businessman Brooks Wheeler has bought up nearly then entire place and is turning the old stores and buildings into ultra-low-rent gallery and studio space.
Stylish Apartment Living In A World War II Bunker
“Fifteen years ago Rainer Mielke cycled past a bunker on his way to work each day. Grey and covered in lichen, the World War II building stood in an expensive Bremen area where the architect and his wife wanted to buy real estate. ‘So I thought, perhaps I could transform this bunker into a flat’.” He’s been making surprisingly airy apartments in these old concrete blocks ever since.
Half-Price Sale At SoCal’s Pacific Symphony
“The Pacific Symphony in Orange County is offering half-price single tickets to season concerts in a special deal through its website. … Under the discount, a typical orchestra-seat ticket for an evening concert goes for around $92.50, while a grand-tier seat (way up high) will cost you $20.”
The Brilliant New Opera House That’s Remaking Oslo
“Although there’s much discussion about where waterfront redevelopment is heading, there’s no question the opera house has completely redrawn the map of Oslo. Mostly, though, Oslo’s new landmark is the most visible symbol yet of a city set on reimagining itself.”
Local TV Stations Close In Canada As Economics Change
“Over the next few days, money-losing TV stations in two Canadian cities will be shut down, their signals suddenly going black in Victoria and Red Deer, Alta. At the same time, a number of others slated to close will attempt to begin the climb back to profitability, having been rescued by new owners willing to gamble that small-market TV can be profitable.”