How Ukrainians Are Using Books To Defend Against Russian Attacks
After Putin invaded Crimea and the Donbas, the government in Kyiv began giving extra support to Ukrainian-language writing and media; publishing flourished, and Ukrainians...
Jazz Trumpeter Ron Miles, 58
Miles, a Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer who was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2017, had recently canceled a public performance at...
This Is The Question About Black Life In America That Underlies Dominique Morisseau’s Plays
"Getting free in the past, it's just getting free. Like, you're literally in bondage. Getting free in the present is a very different thing....
The Cardiff Philharmonic Canceled A Tchaikowsky Performance. Its Reasoning Demonstrates A Moral Quandry
That list doesn’t make for a snappy headline, but it does demonstrate good sense — a quality that’s been in short supply as people...
Even Pointe Shoes Have Been Affected By The Global Supply Chain Mess
"Amy Taylor, the director of production for Kansas City Ballet who also manages shoe orders, says, 'I've had to go to one of (my...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Plans Big Move Into Film And TV
Announcing the hiring of two senior executives with screen industry experience for his Really Useful Group, the musical theatre mogul said, "While I am...
Early In The Pandemic, Did Unrestricted Funding Gifts Keep Arts Organizations Afloat? Here’s What...
Earned revenue plummeted, of course, while government grants and private donations tried to fill the gap. "Were they enough for organizations in the sector...
Three Major Baltimore Arts Institutions Are Looking For New Leaders. Is Now The Time...
The city is two-thirds Black, and the choice of a Black candidate at one or more of them — the American Visionary Art Museum...
Last Summer Alone, Authorities Seized Nearly 10,000 Looted Artifacts
"International law enforcement authorities in 28 countries executing the latest phase of Operation Pandora, an international crackdown on illegal cultural goods trafficking, seized 9,408...
Actor Jussie Smollett Sentenced To Jail, Probation For Faking A Hate Crime
"Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 30 months of felony probation, including 150 days in jail, and ordered to pay restitution...
First Encounters: Making Art For/With Babies
“Because it is the babies who train us really in what works for them and that is crucial. I can’t imagine making the work...
Starchitecture Dreaming: Their Dystopian Dreams Of Conquering Nature
As more become victims of the city’s fantasies of walling itself off from the climate crisis, what is increasingly obvious is the city’s willingness...
TikTok Announces New Program To Pay Musicians
The service will allow musicians to upload songs directly to the app and receive royalties for plays, managed through a designated artists' platform. The...
What Ukrainian Literature Says About Ukraine’s Relationship With Russia
Ukrainians frequently speak of the need to become Ukrainians: to consolidate their culture, language, and institutions after centuries of imperial domination. What Ukrainians see...
The Ukraine Cultural Sites At Risk Of Being Destroyed
A lot has already been lost or destroyed. Museums in the homes of folk artists and folk production are found throughout the country. - The...
Jed Perl: An Argument For “Freestanding Art”
Living as we are, in a time of social, political, economic, and environmental crisis, I believe we must resist the temptation to view the...
The Slow Death Of The Second-Run Movie Theater
Time was, folks on a budget could see a film at cinemas where titles that were no longer brand-new were shown at discounted ticket...
Study: Student Reading Facility Declined During The Pandemic
As the pandemic enters its third year, a cluster of new studies now show that about a third of children in the youngest grades are missing reading benchmarks, up...
Mezzo-Soprano Josephine Veasey Dead At 91
She sang with such conductors as Bernstein, Solti, and Karajan (whom she told she wouldn't work with him again), with a repertoire from Mozart...
Scientists Turn To Bacteria To Clean Michelangelo Sculpture
Scientists tested 11 strains of bacteria on marble before it was decided that three non-toxic varieties would be the most effective for Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Serratia...
After A COVID-Wracked Winter, Broadway Producers Anticipate A Big Spring Comeback
The holiday season in particular was plagued by constant cast changes or cancellations when someone in the company got sick or tested positive. With...
Humana Festival Says It Won’t Do Festival
The Humana Festival of New American Plays, as envisioned prior to the Global Pandemic, has inspired a new approach to develop and produce new...
The First Comprehensive Encyclopedia Of Indian Art Is About To Arrive (And It’s Written...
The open-source online project — started by Bangalore's Museum of Art and Photography, with entries written by Indian experts — will include textiles and...
Getty Sues Hedge Fund Over Massive Losses
The Getty invested $60 million in the fund, which was titled “structured alpha,” in 2016. Three years later, the investment had grown to $73...
Jewelry Retailer Van Cleef & Arpels Launches A New Contemporary Dance Festival
Dance Reflections, which will be held in a different city each year, debuts in London March 9-23 with a program featuring contemporary classics by...
