One of the Times’ Culture Desk writers in Europe checks 36 news outlets from various countries twice a day, adding in more, from the smaller European countries, twice a week. He asks, "What’s going on in these countries that will really take off” in the US? - The New York Times
Although the suit charges the administration cannot legally cancel grants already approved by Congress, Oregon Humanities Communications Director Ben Waterhouse believes the decision was also political. - Oregon Arts Watch
These investors were granted rights to use or access their seats for the term of the hall's 999-year lease, according to the venue's website. Some 1,268 seats, out of the hall's total possible capacity of 5,272, remain in the private ownership of 316 people. - BBC
Nearly two years later, to drive around Lahaina town is to encounter ghost gas stations, mailboxes without houses and rogue bougainvillea enlivening piles of rubble. - The New York Times
“In reviewing our legacy content recently, it became clear that the ‘Limits of Presidential Power’ section in The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden exhibition needed to be addressed,” the spokesperson said in a statement. - Washington Post
If approved, the law would make it easier for the country to return cultural goods in France's national collection "originating from states that, due to illicit appropriation, were deprived of them" between 1815 and 1972, said the culture ministry. - France24
“The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in July removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display. … After this story published, the Smithsonian said in a statement that 'a future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments.'” - The Washington Post (MSN)
Now, as often as criticism has been declared to be in a golden age, and perhaps as a corollary, it has been held to be in crisis. - The Metropolitan Review
For Chief Justice Roberts, though, the role recently has placed him in an unenviable position — helping to lead an institution in the crosshairs of President Trump. - The New York Times
The city’s Arts Relief Fund will offer grants between $10,000 and $25,000 to Chicago arts organizations who had their announced NEA grants withdrawn by the Trump administration. - WBEZ (Chicago)
At his first appearance at San Diego’s Comic-Con International, the legendary filmmaker and museum cofounder offered a glimpse into what he called “a temple to the people’s art.” - Artnet
“In short, the vision is to create a thriving and inclusive creative ecosystem in western Sydney that celebrates its diverse communities, drives cultural innovation and delivers social and economic value for everyone,” Arts Minister John Graham will say. - Sydney Morning Herald
“I decided to put the central, existential question to (my students) directly: was it still necessary or valuable to learn to write? The choice would be theirs. We would look at the evidence, and at the end of the semester, they would decide by vote whether A.I. could replace me.” - Literary Hub
