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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Here are today’s ArtsJournal highlights:

  • LiveNation Builds “Temporary” Music Venue in Toronto for 50,000 Fans
    LiveNation is constructing a massive “temporary” venue at Downsview Airport in Toronto, designed to accommodate up to 50,000 concertgoers. The move responds to the growing number of stadium-level artists touring today. This venue offers a unique solution to the rising demand for large performance spaces. Read more on CBC.
  • LA’s Hammer Museum Appoints New Director
    Zoe Ryan, the incoming director of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, is set to replace Ann Philbin, who led the museum for 25 years. Ryan’s vision for the museum marks a new chapter as she plans to build on Philbin’s legacy while introducing new innovations. Read more on Los Angeles Times.
  • Maggie Smith’s Legacy of Brilliance
    Maggie Smith’s extraordinary acting career is revisited in a piece that celebrates her versatility and artistic rigor. Despite being often compared to Judi Dench, Smith’s career stands as a testament to her exceptional range and depth as an actor. Read more on The New Yorker.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Faces Uncertain Future
    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower, his only skyscraper, is now in peril as its new owners are auctioning off some of its original furnishings. Preservationists fear for the future of this iconic architectural piece. Read more on The New York Times.
  • Gauguin Painting Mystery: From Real to Lost to Fake
    A once-authentic Gauguin painting has mysteriously been declared a fake after over a century of validation. This story delves into the strange and complex world of art authentication and the challenges surrounding provenance in the art world. Read more on Hyperallergic.

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