The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has pulled out of negotiations on broadcasting next year’s Sydney Festival. “Too expensive,” says the national broadcaster. Sydney Morning Herald
Tag: 11.29.99
FRENCH FILM FIASCO
It’s been the worst of years for homegrown French films. Now a proposal to censor movie reviews because they hurt domestic movies has directors up in arms. Sydney Morning Herald
SO YOU THINK LEARNING IS JUST FROM WORDS?
Hartford recently cut instrumental music from its school curriculum. City’s residents protest while taking stock of its other arts education programs. Hartford Courant
A LITTLE BUZZ WITH THAT TURKEY?
“Toy Story” sequel busts box office records taking in a record $81 million over the Thanksgiving weekend. Variety
STAND UP!:
Last month a Texas county withdrew funding from the Texas Shakespeare Festival because of a production of “Angels in America” to which local officials objected. Here’s a version of playwright Tony Kushner’s letter defending the play against “art bullies.” The Nation
CANCELLATION SENSATION
Australia’s National Gallery of Art cancels planned visit of the infamous “Sensation” show. Sydney Morning Herald
- And: New York Times account 12/1/99
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY DEPARTMENT
As World War II was winding down, the British tried to figure out what to do with the German-owned art it had confiscated. Return it to its rightful owners? Uh-uh – it was sold at auction. London Telegraph
RECONSTRUCTION
Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi reopened this weekend after repairs from 1997 earthquake. London Telegraph
THE PROBLEM WITH NET ART
Just where do you hang it? Store it? Look at it? Wired
COURTING CONTROVERSY – NOT
Reforms in public art since “Tilted Arc” have improved process, blandized art. The Nation