The run of performances was called off by the Arcimboldi Theater as "an act of 'political and moral responsibility,' given 'a climate of tensions and threats.'" Polunin, who was born and raised in Kherson, is a prominent supporter of both Putin and his war on Ukraine. - Reuters
Many writers and other figures are calling for Bulgakov's home in Kiev, a museum since Soviet days, to be closed, arguing that he was very much against Ukrainian independence and insulted Ukrainians in his novel The White Guard. Ukraine's culture minister is resisting the demands. - The Observer (UK)
"Artists who have been charged or convicted of sexual crimes can still be nominated for a César, and can still win the award. But they will not be allowed to attend the gala ceremony and, if they win, 'no one will be allowed to speak on their behalf.'" - The Hollywood Reporter
A specially developed device, the Endpoint Cylinder and Dictabelt Machine, has enabled the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to retrieve and digitize the Mapleson Cylinders, made by an archivist at the Met in the first years of the 20th century. - The New York Times
High water surged through the rock-hewn city in southern Jordan around Christmas Day and tourists had to be evacuated, though they had returned by December 27. Authorities report no damage. - The Art Newspaper
"Theatres, museums, castles and other heritage sites are making staff redundant, turning down the heating, shutting rooms to the public and closing early. The findings come from research that shows nine in 10 such sites across the UK now fear for their future." - The Guardian
"She carries the pink baby over to a garden hose and sprays it with water. Suddenly the dull, matte rock transforms into a luminous, fleshy mass crisscrossed with thick, white, tendon-like bands." - Los Angeles Times
Press On Vinyl got its pressing machine on Christmas Eve of 2021- and by the end of 2022, were pressing more than 3000 vinyl albums a day, heading for double than in the coming year - and fans are still waiting 6-12 months for albums. - The Guardian (UK)
Or rather, it's also publishing's tropes problem - a short-hand way of analyzing some plots, especially in romance fiction, that can lead to, shall we say, less than thoughtful book comparisons and recommendations. - Slate
"As Tunberg became obsessed with marquetry, he studied ancient techniques, including the use of horse hoof glue to combine pieces of veneer. He then started thinking about how he could modernize them." - Los Angeles Times
If you know, you know. And if you don't, well, read this list of 10 series you could catch up on at some point in 2023 while you're missing other new series for next year's lists. - Washington Post
"'It was exhilarating to be edited by Andrea,' said Margo Jefferson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning essayist and former Times writer. 'Can one feel chastened at times but still exhilarated?'" - The New York Times
It's the nerds, basically: "The model for modern language creation lies not in philosophy or international relations, but in the work of the Lord of the Rings author, J. R. R. Tolkien—that is, in fantasy." - The Atlantic
Walters "repeatedly enjoyed the last guffaw over doubters and detractors during a career spanning five decades. She shattered glass ceilings, sending shards into many male egos. She became the most durable and versatile TV host of her era." - Washington Post
