"The Red Light District has become a huge problem for residents, sex workers, and city officials alike, as it attracts some of the world's rowdiest, most annoyingly disrespectful crowds of tourists. So, in an attempt to tackle the issue, city officials are launching a new 'Stay Away' advertising campaign." - Mic
The conflict seems to come down to addressing the gap between what boards can do legally and what they should do to build trust, transparency, and community, especially as theaters continue to proclaim their desire to create diverse artistic visions and attract new audiences. - Chicago Reader
Said one of many Instagram commenters, "This AI art looks like CRAP, I can't believe you did this instead of hiring real artists." Another: "A despicable decision, especially for an arts org." Says a company spokesperson, "In the spirit of Bay Area ingenuity, we tried something new." - The San Francisco Standard
“The presidential decree gives us, the culture authorities, guidelines to provide state support only to projects that obey the requirements. We now feel a hangover from all that mash the had been feeding us with for many many years." - The Daily Beast
"Millions of UK viewers are breaking (copyright) law by sharing their passwords for services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, according to the Intellectual Property Office." - The Guardian
"The art-house thriller Kurak Günler ("Burning Days") was the subject of a smear campaign by pro-government media outlets that dubbed it an 'LGBT propaganda film' and riled up social media outrage that accused the director of 'treachery' and 'fraud'." - Hyperallergic
"(She) was said to be the first Black principal player in a major American orchestra when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972, and (she) mounted a legal battle over racial and sexual discrimination when she was denied tenure two years later." - The New York Times
The revival, starring Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh, grossed $2,005,696.80 last week, breaking the all-time record set by Mean Girls in 2018. - Broadway News
Clifford Schorer saw the painting, described as in the "manner of Rembrandt" in an auction catalogue with a high estimate of $1,500, he smelled a super-bargain. He's certain the piece is the Dutch master's Old Man (ca. 1627-29), and he's figured out where it's been since 1935. - Artnet
An announcement from the museum's administration says that temperature and humidity controls in the building aren't yet robust enough to protect the fragile artifacts that will be on display. The grand opening is postponed from Jan. 21 to sometime "in the first half of 2023." - The Post and Courier (Charleston)
“The Scottish Government makes great play of our cultural heritage and the importance of promoting culture. The cuts they are making – £7 million – is negligible in terms of redressing the economic and social issues the country faces, but astronomical in its destructive impact on our cultural industry.” - The Scotsman
The plaintiffs claim the artwork were stolen from Fritz Grünbaum by the Nazis via an unlawful power of attorney while he was imprisoned and tortured at Dachau. - The Daily Beast
Six in ten professional musicians say they are worse off financially now compared to the same time last year. Nine out of ten are worried about affording food over the next six months, with 84 per cent concerned about paying their mortgage or rent. - The Strad
“Nobody wants to admit that they’re not selling tickets. Because of COVID, now Broadway is sort of admitting … sales are down, audiences are not coming back. - AMNY
