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Today’s AJ Highlights

  1. Black Artists And Performers Claim Egypt For Africa At The Met
    “By staging performances within the Met’s hallowed halls, these artists challenge traditional narratives of Egyptian art as solely Middle Eastern, highlighting its African roots.”The New York Times
  2. Restoration Of Rembrandt’s “Night Watchman” Begins In Public
    “Restorers at the Rijksmuseum are working in a specially designed glass chamber in full view of the public, combining transparency with cultural preservation.”ARTnews
  3. Major Test For The State Of The Art Market This Week
    “Buyers will compete to own over 1,600 lots, with sales expected to exceed $1.1 billion, reflecting shifts in collector behavior and market trends.”The New York Times
  4. How Immersive Dining Shows Became A Popular Art
    “Food is a grounding experience, but immersive dining combines culinary and theatrical arts, creating a new hybrid form of audience engagement.”The Stage
  5. Why More Women Than Men Enjoy True Crime
    “True crime reflects a moral universe where victims get justice, appealing to women by addressing themes of vulnerability and empowerment.”The New York Times

Skip down to read the rest of the stories we’ve collected in the past day, organized by art form. See you tomorrow.

Doug

Latest Stories

The Shakers Created A Musical Culture, And Composer Daniel Blumberg Wanted A New Movie To Reflect That Legacy

“The entire tapestry of this film is musicalized — from the emphatic breathing, chest thumping and floor stomping that make up the worshipers’ rituals, to the songs, inspired by Shaker traditionals and performed by star Amanda Seyfried and the cast.” - Los Angeles Times (Yahoo)

Kennedy Center Says It Will Sue Chuck Redd For Canceling Christmas Eve Concert After Board Adds Trump Name To Building

The spokesperson at the Kennedy Center told NPR, "Any artist cancelling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn't courageous or principled—they are selfish, intolerant, and have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist.” - NPR

The London Eye’s Architect Has Designed A Renewable Energy AI Source

The tidal power station "would curve from Minehead to Watchet and use 125 underwater turbines to harness the power of the second-highest tidal range in the world” - and also become a race track for cyclists. - The Guardian (UK)

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Pewabic Pottery seeks next Executive Director

Pewabic Pottery, one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the country & now a nonprofit in Detroit, MI seeks its next Executive Director.

Director of Development for Texas Ballet Theater

Texas Ballet Theater seeks a creative, hands-on Development Director to lead annual fundraising efforts and prepare for a capital campaign.

PEM, Director of Exhibition Design

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA, seeks a Director of Exhibition Design to lead its Exhibition Design Department

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Arts Administration

The Arts Administration program at Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that begins in August 2026.

Executive Director, Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach

The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach (CMSPB) is known for performances and educational programs of the highest artistic merit.
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