Modernism is inextricably bound to the concept of the West – and now that the United States and Britain are once again reckoning in challenging ways with their places in the world, some of the countries’ novelists are returning to its style and philosophy.
Tag: 11.18.18
Please Be Advised: Warnings For Theatre Audiences
As theatre addresses more of things like mass shootings and sexual assaults, the warnings have arrived. “The phenomenon has led to searching discussions at theaters large and small, pitting a traditional impulse — to preserve art’s ability to surprise, shock and stir — against a modern desire to accommodate sensitivities and not alienate paying customers.”
A Children’s Book Sold After 27 Years In The Store, And (Of Course) The Store’s Tweet Went Viral
The store in Northwest England has gotten hundreds of replies about selling the book, about William the Conqueror. “Author Sarah Todd Taylor tweeted in response, ‘The book held its breath. It had hoped so often, only to have that hope crushed. Hands lifted it from the shelf, wrapped it warmly in paper. As the door closed on its past life, the book heard the soft cheers of its shelfmates.'”
An Ancient Trojan City Is Unearthed In Greece
Before the discovery, the city of Tenea existed solely as a legend. “Tenea was built by the Trojans after the end of the Trojan War, according to the myth.”
The English National Ballet’s Artistic Director Says Ballet Is Changing With The MeToo Times
Tamara Rojo: “In the past, the ballet master was an almost godlike figure. You did what he said and there was no room for conversation. Certainly at the ENB, that’s not the case. We encourage dancers to have opinions, ask questions and contribute to the process. The work is good because it’s the work of everyone in the company.”
John Bluthal, Actor Of ‘Pink Panther’ And ‘Vicar Of Dibley’ Fame, Has Died At 89
The actor was born in Poland but immigrated to Australia when he was 9 years old, and became a star in Australia, the UK, and the US.
A Street Artist Who Bought A Banksy Plans To Whitewash It To Protest The Commodification Of Street Art
Ron English: “We’re tired of people stealing our stuff off the streets and reselling it, so I’m just going to buy everything I can get my hands on and whitewash it. … I’m going to paint over it and just include it in one of the walls in my house.”