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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Is there any reason opera shouldn’t be THE art form of 21st Century? We live in a time of story, of multimedia, music. This article in Salon discusses what it would take for opera to be part of the popular culture again (which of course, it was at one time). And here are the rest of today’s highlights:

  1. The Fake Van Goghs That Fooled The Experts: The revelation questions the authenticity processes and exposes vulnerabilities within the art market. – Hyperallergic
  2. Can Opera Ever Be Widely Popular Again? (And What Would It Look Like?): How opera can attract contemporary audiences by balancing traditional elements with modern influences. – Salon
  3. When Texas Cities Cut Arts Funding, Who Loses?: Reduced arts funding in Texas cities like Houston, Lubbock, and Fort Worth. Who suffers when budgets shrink and what are the broader implications for community culture and engagement in the arts. – Glasstire
  4. How Artists Have Historically Documented Climate Change: How historical figures across disciplines have documented climate change. Insights into the intersection of art, science, and environmental awareness. – Smithsonian
  5. Richard Serra And The Tension Between Site And Context: Renowned sculptor Richard Serra discusses the delicate balance between artistic vision and the contextual demands of site-specific works. – New Left Review

As usual, the rest of the stories we collected in the past day are below. Just down to read. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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