If this legislation has the effect of granting law enforcement a means of bypassing encrypted communications, we may as well bid farewell to the very concept of digital privacy. - Slate
“I’d had a terrible, scarring artistic collaboration a couple of years prior, and it broke me. And on top of that, I was actually broke, financially. So I decided to give up playwriting, move to Los Angeles and make some money writing for film and television.” But he didn't. - The Guardian
The singer and actress shared pictures on social media of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles the night before this year's Golden Globes. Photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid have each filed lawsuits saying they own the copyright to two photos. - BBC
We carried out extensive interviews with 29 participants from across the sector who painted a bleak picture of overwork, financial instability, discrimination and barriers to career progression. - The Conversation
“There is the distinct possibility that this skill will go from viable to critically endangered, and thus be added to the next edition of the red list,” said Daniel Carpenter, executive director of the the Heritage Crafts Association. - The Guardian
Though it may sound paradoxical, forgetting is an important part of learning: you forget what’s unimportant in order to focus on retaining what’s crucial. And on many occasions one might agree with Jane Austen that, in the context of social relationships, ‘a good memory is unpardonable.” - Psyche
Advocates argue that the recommended $45 million baseline raise, while historic, is not enough to address the millions that have been lost federal grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Institute for Museums and Library Services (IMLS). - Hyperallergic
While the authors may be real, the books don't actually exist. And the Chicago Sun-Times is being roasted online for publishing the AI-generated list. The paper initially couldn't explain how the piece was published. - CBC
Grigorovich's productions of the Stone Flower, Ivan the Terrible and Romeo and Juliet redefined Soviet ballet. Praised for revitalising male dance, he created parts for men demanding exceptional strength and artistry. - BBC
The Oscar and Tony winner will star in a theater adaptation of his collection of short stories The World of Tomorrow this fall. The Off-Broadway production at The Shed will be directed by Kenny Leon, known for his Broadway work on Topdog/Underdog, Some Like It Hot, and the Denzel Washington/Jake Gyllenhaal Othello. - Playbill
The houses had estimated $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion in sales for the week’s evening sales, but together brought in just over $1 billion, including buyer’s premiums, with each auction failing to reach its pre-sale estimate. - ARTnews
“A planned extension of the Guggenheim Museum into the Special Area of Conservation of the Biosphere Reserve risks undermining biodiversity, water quality, and the integrity of conservation frameworks,” a social media post explains of the situation. - ARTnews
This shift has led to changes in how people interact socially, both online and offline. The convenience and accessibility of gaming platforms, including platforms like a Canadian online casino, have allowed players to connect with others across vast distances, creating virtual communities that transcend geographical boundaries. - The Walrus
Daniele Cipriani, a dance impresario well-known in Italy, has been nominated by the minister of culture to be artistic director of the Spoleto Festival; he will succeed incumbent Monique Veaute following this summer’s event. As Cipriani is a dance specialist, there may be separate directors for the festival’s music and theater. - Gramilano (Milan)
In his first season as successor to founding artistic director Stoner Winslett, Cong has revitalized the company’s offerings with contemporary pieces by the likes of Christopher Wheeldon, Ben Stevenson, and Yuri Yanowsky as well as Cong’s own work — repertoire rarely if ever seen in Virginia’s capital before. - Virginia Living
