ArtsJournal: Arts, Culture, Ideas

Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Here are today’s highlights:

  • Why Did Gustav Klimt Use So Much Gold Leaf? “Turns out, it ran in the family. – Artnet” Read more
  • Back To The Future: The Atlantic Magazine Returns To Monthly Print “The decision to restore our print publication frequency to pre-internet levels was not made lightly, but it also seemed logical, given the strength and reach of our magazine, and the wide acclaim it receives.” – The Atlantic” Read more
  • Met Chief Slams New York Times Chief Music Critic “On Monday night, Met director Peter Gelb returned fire, strafing the Gray Lady — and its chief classical critic, Zachary Woolfe — and claiming there was “an agenda” behind the brutal review. – New York Post” Read more
  • John Eliot Gardiner Undercutting His Old Ensembles Is Disgraceful, And So Are The Presenters Going Along With It “Andrew Mellor: “At best, he looks like a bitter fool. It’s a shame for him, for anyone who has a modicum of respect for his talent and for anyone who has done good work with him. But it’s shameful for an industry apparently happy to sweep his abuse under the carpet.” – Classical Music (UK)” Read more
  • Why 1984’s “Terminator” Movie Still Resonates Today “The film’s legacy in pop culture is enduring. Cameron’s dark vision of the future created a cultural shock that continues to resonate to this day. “I’ll be back,” remains one of the most iconic one-liners in movie history. – The Conversation” Read more

As usual, jump down to read all the stories we collected today, as organized by topic. See you tomorrow.

Doug

Latest Stories

An Evening In The Life Of A “Drunk Shakespeare” Star

“Marissa Chaffee starts her shift by housing a Five Guys burger with pickles, mustard and ketchup. … Later tonight, she’ll chug (a "Witches' Brew") potion while half-dressed in Spider-Man underwear and knee-high boots in front of 85 theatergoers. The test is … whether she can remember her iambic pentameter.”...

The Coachella Experience Has Declined. An Identity Crisis?

The livestreams haven't calmed the complaints about Coachella's lacklustre audiences — many who watch online have commented that the crowds aren't as hype as they believe they would be if they were in attendance. - CBC

Ambient Music? An Online Archive Of Soundscapes From The Environment

“The Sonic Heritage project is a collection of 270 sounds from 68 countries, including from famous UNESCO-designated sites such as Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal, … a monarch butterfly sanctuary, … wind turbines, rare whales and the Amazonian dawn chorus.” Also, sea lions who sound like drunk frat boys. -...

Premium

Executive Director – Portland Symphony Orchestra

Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites dynamic and enterprising leaders with a passion for music to apply for the role of Executive Director.

Old Models Are Broken — Which New Models Are Surging? 3 Arts Conferences

Join us in Toronto, June 24-25; San Francisco, July 22-23; or New York City, August 5-6. Sign up by May 2 to get 3-for-1 registration!

Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises

Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program develops leaders across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn your Master’s in One Year.

Classifieds

Director of Marketing & Sales- Texas Performing Arts

The Director of Marketing & Sales leads Texas Performing Arts’ marketing, ticketing, and communications functions.

Managing Director – Texas Performing Arts

Texas Performing Arts (TPA) in Austin, Texas has initiated a search for a Managing Director.

Payroll Administrator, Mark Morris Dance Company

This role will be directly responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and independent contractor fees for approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra seeks President & CEO

The President & CEO will partner with the Music Director in a co-equal reporting...

Director of Marketing and Communications

The Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to strategically advance our visibility, reputation, and audience engagement.

Executive Director, Greenwich Historical Society

Company: Greenwich Historical SocietyLocation: Cos Cob, CTDate Posted: March 24, 2025 (Please download PDF for...

Call For Entries: 18th International ARC Salon Competition

The largest competition for representational art in the world with $130,000+ in cash awards and publication, exhibition, and sale opportunities.

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NEW MUSIC USA

A leading national nonprofit organization supporting the music of our time in all its forms—invites nominations and applications for the President & CEO role.

Assistant Director of Digital and Lifelong Learning

The Lifelong Learning Program brings the performing arts to older adults, ensuring that excellence in education reaches students wherever they are, with the belief that development is not limited by age.
function my_excerpt_length($length){ return 200; } add_filter('excerpt_length', 'my_excerpt_length');