“It’s one of life’s less-charming little ironies: having money makes people less sensitive to others’ needs. That was the conclusion of a groundbreaking 2006 study.” Now it seems this is just as true outside the psych lab as in it.
Parliament to Investigate Whether London Gets Too Much Arts Money
“Parliament is to hold an inquiry into whether arts funding is distributed fairly across England, or is too heavily weighted towards London.”
Richard Maxwell Wins $20K Spalding Gray Award
The prize, named after the late actor and monologuist, includes a $20,000 commission to create a new theater work (which Maxwell already has planned) to be staged at each of four participating institutions, including P.S. 122 in New York and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.
Canadian Violinist Fights $120K Fine For Bringing Instrument Across Border
“One of Canada’s most prestigious violinists is battling the Canada Border Services Agency in Federal Court after he was fined $120,000 for failing to declare nearly half a million dollars in musical instruments.”