“Now that marijuana has been legalized for medical purposes in 20 states, and for recreation in Washington and Colorado, makers of what is known as ‘heady glass’ are showcasing their work in art books and public competitions.”
Tag: 09.04.13
A Big Problem For Biographers In The Digital Age
“A lot of us think electronic communications live forever. But if someone won’t give up his emails, or takes his passwords with him to the grave, or if he used software that’s now outdated, his records may be lost. “
The Essential Amazon – What This Week’s Announcements Mean To Readers
Good news mostly?
Study: Artists Have Higher Job Satisfaction Than Most
“On a scale of one (very unhappy with their work) to 10 (totally happy), European artists average out at 7.7. That’s significantly above the 7.3 average for non-artists. This gap remains even when controlling for differences in such factors as income and hours worked.”
The Irish Are Deserting Ireland
“New figures published on Thursday show 397,500 people have emigrated since Ireland’s financial crisis began in 2008, with most travelling to the UK, Australia and Canada in search of work.”
LA’s Disney Hall Is Great. But…
“Yet Disney Hall is not what it could be. Panicky cost-cutting measures during construction left out elements that would have made the exterior and lobby more dazzling and the hall more flexible. The Music Center, which maintains the hall, seems in danger of taking the venue for granted, not eager to invest in it when it can bask in glory by doing nothing. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is planning a subway line under the hall, raising concerns that train vibrations will spoil the sound.”
Record Label Sues Spotify – Not For Streaming Music But For Streaming Playlists
“Dance record label Ministry of Sound is suing music streaming service Spotify, claiming Spotify playlists copy its compilation albums.”
Australia’s Arts Minister Articulates An Arts Policy
“It has the federal government increasing its commitment to traditional art forms, keeping the funding and management at arms-length, and making a creative investment of assisting those new sectors, such as the gaming industry, which have some extraordinary opportunities with the development of high-speed broadband.”
An Australian Arts Policy? We Could Do So Much Better
“A nation which can boast some of the great artists, arts companies and arts administrators of the world should not be self-conscious or embarrassed about embracing excellence as a core value of our cultural policy.”
Has Jazz Moved Beyond Its Masculine Narrative?
“Jazz has often been framed within a masculinist narrative, and now more than ever, that story feels outdated.”