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Today’s AJ Highlights

Dood morning: Here are today’s highlights:

  • World’s First Museum of AI Art to Open in Los Angeles Refik Anadol, a pioneer in AI-generated artwork, will open the world’s first museum dedicated to AI art in downtown Los Angeles. This museum, called Dataland, will be located across from Disney Concert Hall. Read more in Los Angeles Times.
  • Newspaper to Revive London’s Legendary Art Critic Brian Sewell (In AI Form) The Evening Standard plans to use AI to bring back the voice of the late art critic Brian Sewell. This AI-generated critic will review upcoming exhibitions, raising questions about the role of technology in the arts. Read more in ARTnews.
  • San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala Met with Protests The San Francisco Symphony’s gala was overshadowed by protests from chorus members regarding budget cuts and mismanagement. The chorus recently went on strike, leading to the cancellation of the season opener. Read more in San Francisco Chronicle (MSN).
  • Cultural Heritage Sites in Sudan at Risk Amid Civil War Sudan’s civil war is posing an unprecedented threat to its cultural heritage, with ancient ruins and museums left unprotected as the country faces widespread destruction and looting. Read more in Deutsche Welle.
  • Scripts About Politics Dominate U.S. Theater Productions Plays like Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me and Selina Fillinger’s POTUS are the most produced in U.S. theaters this year, reflecting a rising interest in political themes on stage. Read more in The New York Times.

As usual, here are five highlights from today’s stories. Jump down to see everything we collected. Have a great weekend.

Doug

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