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If you’ve read ArtsJournal for very long, you know I have a fascination with stories that explore how creativity works. This story from the magazine Psyche reports on a study that focused on the kinds of details people notice in the things around them. We all of us, of course, take in way more information than we can process. So our brains get good at prioritizing what’s important (and what’s not). It turns out that highly creative people notice (and presumably remember) different kinds of details than those who are considered less creative. Read more here. More highlights from today’s haul:

  • Benny Golson, Master Jazz Saxophonist and Composer, Dies at 95
    Benny Golson, the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer, passed away at 95. Known for his contributions to bebop and hard bop, Golson’s influence on jazz, especially through his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and The Jazztet, is unmatched. Read more on WRTI.
  • Stone-Eating Lichens Threaten Iran’s Ancient Persepolis
    The ancient ruins of Persepolis are being slowly eroded by stone-eating lichens, which dissolve the minerals in the stones. These biological threats are posing serious risks to one of Iran’s most iconic historical sites. Read more on MSN.
  • Firings at Dallas Black Dance Theatre Spark Debate on Generational Culture Clash
    The firing of the entire main company of dancers at Dallas Black Dance Theatre has sparked controversy, with allegations of union-busting and outdated management practices. Read more on KERA.
  • Visitorship at French Heritage Sites Returns to Pre-COVID Levels
    French heritage sites have seen a significant resurgence in visitors, with numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Read more on ARTnews.
  • 40% of U.S. Publishing Jobs Have Disappeared Since 1997
    A new report reveals that 40% of jobs in U.S. book publishing have vanished over the past 30 years, sparking concerns about the future of the industry. Read more on Publishers Weekly.

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See you tomorrow.

Doug

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Ireland’s Basic Income For The Arts Is Now Permanent, But What Does It Mean For The Artists?

In Ireland, despite how often the government uses Irish arts to market the country to tourists, "more than 56 per cent of artists and arts workers experience enforced deprivation (that’s three times the rate in the general population).” - Irish Times (Archive Today)
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With Lost Boys And Dracula On Broadway, Plus Sinners At The Oscars, Why Are We So Immersed In Vampire Culture?

“These mythological creatures tap into our anxiety over what would happen if we became otherly human. … As the horror author Grady Hendrix put it: ‘Vampires are the only monster that looks like us.’” - The New York Times
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The New Wuthering Heights Treats One Of Its Women Very, Very Badly

“The film Isabella is a narrative tool for Heathcliff rather than developing in her own right. She becomes another victim of ‘fridging,’ a term coined by Gail Simone that references the way in which many female characters are disposable, depthless plot devices.” - The Guardian (UK)

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