Universities pull the plug on culture when ROI falls short—Bucknell shuts its press, signaling trouble for academic publishing (Inside Higher Ed). Chicago’s arts broker revamps grantmaking amidst political turbulence (WBEZ Chicago). Museums ponder bans on selfies; operational chaos trumping curatorial ideals (The Art Newspaper). New study shows AI music fools 97% of listeners—creators face existential uncertainty as technology outpaces regulation (Reuters). Has culture lost its creative edge in the 21st Century? Reboots rule and algorithms smother invention (The Economist). These stories and more in today’s ArtsJournal.
