February 2009
17 posts
gripes.
There are too many pieces in one room at most museums. I understand why this is necessary on a logistical level, but I think Carol Duncan would agree with me when I say that the experiential should be prioritized over the logistical in these situations. It’s just overwhelming to have too many works in your line of vision. It gives me anxiety…okay, extremely low-grade anxiety...
I'm looking for someone...
…with an interest in theatre and social networking. It’s an unpaid opportunity but offers great ‘exposure’ (and school credit if that’s your kind of thing). Email me for more details. claire.mazur@gmail.com
Think we've got it bad? U. Chicago has it worse -... →
fsford:
::evil, proud giggles::
Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers... →
jenbee:
Blogs are a legitimate form of art criticism? WHO KNEW?!
Paddy Johnson, of Art Fag City fame, scores a Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Arts Writers grant.
Huge congrats to Paddy, and kudos to the grants givers for giving like they get it.
“Baby-blue ribbons were pinned boldly to the band-members’ lapels – notices...”
– Death Cab for Cutie declare war on Auto-Tune abuse | Music | guardian.co.uk
Trust Art: A Stock Market for Art Projects →
So many aspects of this project leave a bad taste in my mouth, especially this:
“At the end of the year, the artwork gets auctioned off, at a price set by the combined social capital of all its investors.”
The suggestion that the value of an artwork is or should be determined by the social standing of the people who support it…that may very well be the case in the current art...
The Coburn Amendment: It's not too late
I just e-mailed Chuck Schumer to let him know he’s on my list of undesirables at the moment. You should too. Click here to learn more about the Coburn Amendment (it prevents any money from the stimulus bill from going to museums, theatres, and art centers [among others]) and to send your own letters to your senators. There’s still a chance for the language to be changed in the final...
Art & Social Media Panel @ Social Media Week NY
On Monday I’m escaping the office for a couple of hours to attend this panel. Hoping for good discussion and ideas…
RSVP here if you’d like to join me.
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Art & Social Media Panel: Beautiful/Critical Comings-Together
Join us for a lunch-time panel discussion as artists, art administrators and social media pros gather to hash out some of the key opportunities and...
Noah Birksted-Breen: Russian theatre is on the... →
This is very interesting: Theatre is one of the few (only?) mediums in Russia yet to be infiltrated by Putin’s regime…as a result, young Russian playwrights have been churning out politically-charged plays that overtly challenge the current administration. Noah Birksted-Breen writes that theatre is “the sole public medium in Russia where total freedom of expression still exists”. He theorizes...
Rhizome Accepting Applications for 2010...
Rhizome is now accepting applications for their 2010 Commissions cycle! Some incredible new-media art projects have emerged from Rhizome Commissions, like add-art.org, a Firefox extension which replaces online advertising with art. There will be nine grants awarded, two of which will be selected by Rhizome’s membership through an open vote (democracy in action!) Additional info below, full...