“The most striking result is the disparity between how important creativity is for science versus how much opportunity and value is given to it within the research environment.” - Nature
“After five years and a $37 million restoration, Norwich Castle — one of England’s most iconic Norman fortresses — is reopening its doors with a meticulous recreation of its 12th-century grandeur.” - Artnet
Trump posted the announcement Tuesday morning. It said in part: "GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS," which alludes to a bill in Congress that would rename the performing arts venue after him. - NPR
He became so ubiquitous that, as he put it in Interview magazine last year, “I was one of the artists that was blamed for the ’80s.” - The New York Times
Every time we layer another technology on, it gets harder and harder for the student to understand what they are responsible for and what rights they are giving up. - The New York Times
But perhaps the most important thing these two artists had in common was the fact that they each left the Soviet Union in search of artistic opportunity. Balanchine left in 1924 and Baryshnikov in 1974, exactly fifty years later. - Hudson Review
“A customized black track suit. Papier-mâché Little Shop of Horrors fly traps. Friendship bracelets in a range of colors and designs. … Fans are combing stars’ Instagram feeds and TikTok reels for clues to their favorite snacks, their astrological signs and even the names of their pets.” - The New York Times
“Mr. White had an immeasurable impact on the theatre industry through the Center, kickstarting the careers of countless playwrights, performers, directors, composers, and more.” - Playbill
Mohammad Rasoulof (Oscar-nominated The Seed of the Sacred Fig): “Over the 15 months I have been in exile, … so many bizarre events have taken place in Iran at such an unparalleled speed that my main question is … should I stay here (in Europe), or should I go back to Iran?” - The Hollywood Reporter
This case isn’t as egregious as “Beast Jesus,” but it has happened to a far more prominent artwork: a statue, known as “la Macarena,” of the Blessed Virgin which has been an object of affection and veneration in Seville for centuries. - The New York Times
The funding freeze at the Institute of Museum and Library Services has left many public libraries without the bedrock federal grant money that keeps them running. That means big cuts to libraries’ book acquisition budgets — which, in turn, means big reductions in publishing houses’ sales. - Publishers Weekly
Fearing legal action from the state Board of Education and Attorney General, the counties, which include the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Pensacola, have removed, without formal review, hundreds of books allegedly containing "sexual content" from public school classrooms and libraries. - Publishers Weekly
“The White House will launch a sweeping review of Smithsonian exhibitions, collections and operations ahead of America’s 250th-birthday celebrations next year. … The vetting process would include reviewing public-facing and online content, curatorial processes and guidelines, exhibition planning and collection use,” - The Washington Post (MSN)
“(His) aesthetic (is) one of the most resonant and wide-reaching in all contemporary art. People who claim no interest in notated music cleave nonetheless to the still, spiritual sounds made by the Estonian composer. … Contemporary classical music has a far broader audience than it would have reached without him.” - Gramophone
Currently, members of the public who want to access these documents must show up in person. The project will enhance the metadata of each document and will enable users to search and cross-reference entire texts from anywhere in the world. - NPR
