Today’s AJ Highlights

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1. In The Theatre, Digital Tickets And Programs Erase The Physical Record Of Attending This piece explores the impact of digital-only tickets and programs, questioning how the loss of physical mementos affects our memory of theatrical experiences and the tangibility of cultural participation. – Public Books​
2. Reconsidering Antiquities: American Museums And The Ethics Of It All Reflecting on the extensive acquisition of artifacts by American museums, this article raises ethical questions around cultural ownership, colonial legacy, and the responsibilities of institutions holding foreign antiquities. – The Wall Street Journal​
3. How The Brothers Grimm Helped Create The Idea Of Germany
   This article examines the Brothers Grimm’s role in crafting a unified German identity through folklore, shedding light on how cultural narratives shape national consciousness and collective memory. – The American Scholar​
4. To What Degree Are Russian Artists Complicit In What Russia Has Become? This analysis discusses the role of Russian cultural figures in reinforcing national ideologies, examining the fine line between artistic expression and political complicity amidst geopolitical conflicts. – The Guardian​
5. Sticker Shock: Renovation Of Stuttgart’s Opera House Could Cost €2 Billion The soaring costs of Stuttgart Opera House’s renovation spotlight the challenges of cultural infrastructure investment, as critics question the balance between architectural preservation and fiscal responsibility. – Pizzicato​

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Doug