Here’s your weekend AJ newsletter. This week we’re adding a new feature — five don’t-miss stories from the 125 or so we’ve collected. To see the usual list of stories, click the button below to skip down.
- Las Vegas to Get a Major Art Museum
Las Vegas, known for entertainment but lacking in cultural institutions, is set to open a significant art museum with backing from LACMA. Read more on The New York Times. - Brooklyn Museum Reinstalls American Art Collection
The Brooklyn Museum has quickly reinstalled its American art collection, a move that has raised questions about the museum’s curatorial direction and whether the reinstallation represents a long-term vision or a quick response to public feedback. Read more on ArtsJournal. - AI-Generated Celebrity Replicas Raise Ethical Concerns
Artists are facing moral dilemmas as AI-generated celebrity replicas become more prevalent. While this technology offers creative possibilities, it also opens the door to exploitation and legal battles over likeness and intellectual property. Read more on The Guardian. - Bellevue Arts Museum Closes Amid Financial Crisis
After a months-long emergency fundraising campaign failed to secure enough support, the Bellevue Arts Museum in Washington state has closed its doors indefinitely. Read more on The Seattle Times. - Controversial Cancellation of Northern Ballet’s ‘Geisha’
England’s Northern Ballet canceled its new production of Geisha after accusations of cultural appropriation, despite efforts to collaborate with Japanese cultural experts. The backlash highlights sensitivities in how different cultures are portrayed in the arts. Read more on The Spectator.
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Doug