“Banksy suddenly matters again. He has created a powerful image of our prejudiced times. Far from a stupid mistake by a confused council, its destruction is a real and vicious act of censorship.”
Tag: 10.02.14
So, What’s Former Art Dealer And LA MoCA Director Jeffrey Deitch Up To These Days?
“Now that he is back in New York, he said he has no plans to open a new gallery. Instead, he hopes to organize occasional ‘super-exciting shows’ in borrowed spaces. He is scouting for a suitably cavernous warehouse in which to install a survey of artists he plans to call ‘Overpop.'”
Legalized Pot Will Totally Save Classical Music, You Guys
“Let me tell you, classical music is some intense shit.”
How History Forgot – Or Lost – Its Role In Public Debate
“For more than 2,000 years, from the time of Thucydides to the middle of the 20th century, one of the primary purposes of learning about the past was to orient oneself towards the future.”
How Much Anyone Working In Hollywood Earns
Here’s the list – from A-List stars on blockbuster movies to their agents, stylists, producers, directors and assistants. (And you thought income disparity was bad in other industries)
Rome Opera Fires Entire Orchestra And Chorus
After years of enormous deficits, labor strife, alleged mismanagement, and threats of closure – culminating in Riccardo Muti’s surprise resignation from the company last month – the opera house’s board decided to replace the resident orchestra and chorus with “outsourced” artists. Said the general manager, “The only other alternative was shutting the theater down altogether.” (in English)
BBC Launches Contest To Find Future Dance Stars
“Young Dancer 2015, launched on Thursday at Sadler’s Wells dance house in London, will see 16-20 year-olds compete in four categories: ballet, contemporary, hip-hop or South Asian. Judges for the grand final will include celebrated dance names, including choreographer Matthew Bourne and ballet star Tamara Rojo.”
The Submissions For Best Foreign-Language Film Oscar Are In
Larry Rohter handicaps three top prospects – from Russia, Belgium, and, of all places, Mauritania.
Alan Cumming’s Youth Was More Prison Camp Than Cabaret
“Cumming once wound up with a vicious haircut administered with sheep shears that left the 12-year-old bleeding and half bald. … It’s hard to fathom how the terrorized little boy grew up to be the slender, joyful man who can’t stop cackling as he shows off photos of the pink neon sign saying ‘Club Cumming’ … for his dressing room.”
Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Has A New Artistic Director
“Martha Lavey, the theater’s artistic director since 1995, said that she will step down from her position at the end of the current 2014-15 season. She will be replaced by Anna D. Shapiro, a longtime artistic associate, ensemble member and director at the theater.”