“The catalyst for it was the events of the summer of 2011, when riots in London, Nottingham and elsewhere across the country made us very conscious that institutions, such as the ones represented on the programme, offer young people opportunities that they both need in their lives and can help them develop those lives in a more meaningful way.”
Tag: 12.13.12
New UK Visa Rules Make It Difficult For Artists To Enter UK
“There has been an 85% fall in the number of visas granted to artists from beyond the European Union since the government introduced new rules last year.”
First Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Discovered
“This is a sensational discovery. Partly because it must be seen as Andersen’s first fairytale, and partly because it shows that he was interested in the fairytale as a young man, before his authorship began.”
Attacking Mo Yan (The Man, Not The Writing)
“His writing… has hardly been mentioned, let alone assessed, by his most severe western critics; it is his political choices for which he stands condemned. They are indeed deplorable, but do we ever expose the political preferences of Mo Yan’s counterparts in the west to such harsh scrutiny?”
What’s The Point Of Bad Reviews?
“How does one write a usefully critical analysis, without letting oneself and one’s amusing turn of phrase look like a plea for attention? A book or restaurant review has to be an article worth reading in itself, for those without experience of the art in question, so it has to contain some charm. So it’s hard to avoid showing off.”
Hollywood Looking At Record Movie Box Office For 2012
“Stateside B.O. hit $10.03 billion through Sunday, the fastest ascension to eight figures in history. By comparison, last year’s totals reached $9.49 billion by this time, while in 2009 — a benchmark year at the domestic box office with $10.6 billion total — B.O. stood at $9.84 billion through Dec. 13.”
“Lincoln” Leads Golden Globe Nominations
“It is up for seven prizes, including best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis, best director for Spielberg, and best film drama. In the latter category, it competes with Ben Affleck’s thriller Argo, and Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, both of which have five nominations.”
Man Jailed For Two Years For Vandalizing Rothko Painting
“He pleaded guilty to criminal damage over 5,000 pounds ($8,000). Prosecution lawyer Gregor McKinley said restoring the painting would cost around 200,000 pounds ($320,000) and take up to 20 months.”
Woman Claims To Be Louis Armstrong’s Daughter
“Armstrong, who most biographers say was childless, believed until his death that he had a child. What’s more, the woman he regarded as his daughter has surfaced and says Armstrong supported her and her mother for more than 15 years, sending them monthly checks from his manager’s office.”
Case Of The Looted Khmer Statue Dogs Dealer
“For Sotheby’s and the federal government the court case is the latest pitched battle over what is fair and appropriate when regulating the sale of global antiquities.”