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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good Morning: Here are some AJ highlights:

  1. Quincy Jones, 91 Renowned for his profound influence on Black popular art and his ability to bridge musical styles, Quincy Jones leaves an indelible legacy that shaped modern music. Starting in the late 1950s, he brought social and professional mobility to new heights in the music industry. – The New York Times
  2. David Salle Amplifies His Work With AI Contemporary artist David Salle collaborates with AI to expand his signature style in a new series, blending his thematic elements with cutting-edge technology for a unique, evocative look. – The New York Times
  3. LA’s Vibrant Gallery Scene Seems To Be Collapsing. Why? As many galleries in Los Angeles face closures or reduction in programming, this article explores the challenges affecting Tinseltown’s art scene, with many fearing even more closures soon. – Artnet
  4. Brexit Is Killing Britain’s Classical Music Industry The classical music industry in Britain faces severe challenges as red tape hinders artists from touring in Europe, sparking calls for urgent action to remove barriers imposed post-Brexit. – The Independent
  5. This Artist Lost 1,000 Paintings In A House Fire Artist Max Ayres lost his entire collection in a devastating house fire, with melted oil paintings and charred remnants taking on a haunting resemblance to works by Francis Bacon and Goya. – The Guardian

As usual, skip down to read the rest of the stories we collected in the past day, organized by topic. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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