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Today’s AJ Highlights

  1. Good morning. Your traditional AJ newsletter is below. You can click the button to skip down to there. But here are five highlights we’ve collected that we think are of general interest. Each day we draw from more than 200 sources and look at more than 1000 stories worldwide. If you know of anyone who might enjoy AJ, please pass along this link so they can subscribe.
  • Satirical Sculptor Arrested in Beijing
    Gao Zhen, one of the Gao Brothers known for their provocative work satirizing Mao Zedong, was arrested in Beijing under the “Heroes and Martyrs Protection Law” for slandering national heroes. This case draws attention to the increasingly tight restrictions on artists in China. Read more on Artnet.
  • European Fine Art Foundation’s New Director
    Tefaf has appointed its fifth director in four years, after controversies that saw the previous director resign following offensive tweets. The new leadership faces challenges in restoring the fair’s reputation. Read more on The Art Newspaper.
  • Broadway Theatre Merger Brings Big Profits
    The merger of Jujamcyn’s five Broadway theatres has been profitable, bringing in over £75.5 million in revenue post-pandemic. The financial success underscores Broadway’s resilience in the face of economic challenges. Read more on The Stage.
  • Boy Scouts Auctioning Art to Fund Abuse Settlements
    The Boy Scouts of America are auctioning off a 321-piece art collection, including works by Norman Rockwell, valued at $59 million, to fund sexual abuse settlements. This marks a significant moment in the organization’s efforts to resolve legal issues. Read more on ARTnews.
  • Alvin Ailey at the Whitney Museum
    Alvin Ailey’s groundbreaking work is being celebrated at the Whitney Museum in one of its most ambitious exhibitions, which tracks the development of modern American dance through Ailey’s visionary choreography. Read more on The New York Times.

Have a great day.

Doug

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