Labor Day 2016
In the United States this is Labor Day, since 1894 a national holiday that celebrates working peoples’ contributions to the nation. … From 1962 — when the average price of a gallon of regular gas was 31 cents — here is the unofficial Rifftides Labor Day song. … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-09-05
In chains
At some point in my younger days, I got it in my head that a musical composition, like a chain, was only as strong as its weakest link. … More recently, I considered whether a musical composition might only be as strong as its best ideas, weak links be damned. … read more
AJBlog: Infinite Curves Published 2016-09-05
This Week In Audience: Connecting The Dots As Louvre Visits Decline 20%
This Week: Tate goes for an artificial intelligence art project … UK has more amateur orchestras than you can shake a stick at … Does community storytelling take advantage of the storytellers? … Why the Louvre’s attendance is down 20% … When data drives your art experience the art changes. … read more
AJBlog: AJ Arts Audience Published 2016-09-04
This Week’s Notable AJ Stories: An Artist Erased, A Cautionary Tale
This Week: What exactly does cultural equity actually mean? … In our social media world everything is about images … A cautionary tale as an artist is erased from the internet … There’s a difference between culture and art … Why Italy fought to keep Venice off the endangered list. … read more
AJBlog: diacritical/Douglas McLennan Published 2016-09-04
Artists Erased From The Web And Our Growing Problem With Facts
Are we comfortable letting shareholder-driven companies – any private company – have absolute control over infrastructure that is increasingly essential for the functioning of civil society? Deciding who is visible and who is not? … read more
AJBlog: diacritical/Douglas McLennan Published 2016-09-04
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