European cyber-activists toil late into the night in support of the Arab Revolution. But can they help Syrians the way they helped in Egypt and Tunisia?
Tag: 10.14.11
It’s National. What Does That Even Mean For A Book Award?
In the U.K., critics fret over the readability of the Booker Prize shortlist. In the U.S., critics fret that the National Book Award shortlist is not popular enough. So what should the NBA actually stand for, and why?
Painting Naked Ladies In Times Square? Only OK When The Sun’s Down
An artist arrested for painting nude models is freed on one condition: “Under the agreement, ‘he is permitted to paint bare breasts any time, anywhere, but the G-strings have to stay on until daylight goes out.'”
The Abysmal State Of PBS’ Arts Programming
When it comes to cultural programming, I expect something rather better than “Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park” from the TV network that put “Civilisation” and “Dance in America” on the air. So should you.
Margaret Atwood Pioneers Books Made Of Straw Rather Than Wood Pulp
“At present, it’s only a cottage industry, but its makers are confident that with sufficient backing it could supply the mass market, at equivalent cost, with paper whose ecological footprint is half that of wood-pulp products, and leaves our friends the trees untouched.”
The Auction House Renting Out Space In The Museum – Hmnnnn
“Christie’s, the international auction house with 53 offices in 32 countries, has rented out galleries in the Museum of Contemporary Art to display movie star memorabilia for an upcoming sale.”