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Rothko Chapel In Houston Is Closed Indefinitely Following July’s Hurricane Beryl

"Heavy rain and gale-force winds caused leakage to come through the roof of the structure. Part of the ceiling and several walls sustained water damage, and three of the paintings themselves were affected. The extent of the damage, and the cost of repairs, are still being determined." - Artnet

For The First Time In Years, Burning Man Is Not Sold Out

"For more than a decade, tickets to Burning Man have sold out almost immediately – sometimes in a matter of minutes. But this year, less than two weeks before the festival kicks off, tickets are still available – raising questions about the future of the annual desert revelry." - The Guardian

Gena Rowlands Has Died At 94

"(She) conveyed bewitching allure and wrenching vulnerability on-screen — notably in A Woman Under the Influence and many other movies directed by her husband, John Cassavetes. … Over seven decades, she worked sparingly in mainstream fare but managed to attract a cascade of superlatives." - The Washington Post (MSN)

How Shall We Deal With Google?

“A truly effective remedy need seek not only to punish Google for its past offenses but also open markets by meaningfully restraining the company from similar conduct in the future.” - The New York Times

Banksy Strikes Again, This Time At The London Zoo

“The artist’s support organization, Pest Control Office, found all the theorizing about the meaning of each new image ‘way too involved’ and that the artist’s simple vision was to cheer up the public during a bleak period.” - ARTnews

Getting That Perfect Olympics Shot

“The Olympics is probably the most competitive sports photography environment on earth. It’s the best photographers who shoot sports all come together. You’ve got to bring your best ideas, your best form, and try and stand out.” - Artnet

On A Late Summer Road Trip, Check Out These Literary Stops In Each State

From the best places to read to poets of note in each state, this map is a treasure trove of some of the best writers the U.S. has given the literary world. - LitHub

You’ve Seen Him Dominate Shogun, But There’s So Much More To Hiroyuki Sanada

In the 1980s, Sanada - who began acting on the big screen at 5 years old - starred in Japanese and Hong Kong action movies, “while simultaneously building a reputation as a quietly magnetic character actor in Japanese movies and TV dramas.” - Los Angeles Times (MSN)

We Know Theatre Has To Adapt And Change, But How?

“The things we will try have not been tested. The new ideas will seem too radical to implement. The work will necessitate giving up unearned privilege and power. Theatres do not operate in a vacuum, and neither do theatre workers.” - American Theatre

“Radical Courage” — How André De Shields Managed To Have A 50-Year Career In New York Theater

"The combination of the family" — he's one of 11 children — "and the city (Baltimore) provided me with what I call 'radical courage.' You don't back down in the face of problems or burdens. And you don't call on God to move the mountain. You say, I'll find my way around it.'" - Gothamist

The Bigger, Better Return Of The Edinburgh Film Fest

“The 77-year-old festival was plunged into crisis two years ago when the Centre for the Moving Image, operator of both the festival and Edinburgh’s Filmhouse cinema chain, went into administration.” - The Guardian (UK)

David Robertson Has A Metaphor For Conducting

“As a composer, getting a musical idea down on the page feels like a butterfly lover who catches this miraculous, beautiful thing. You then stick a pin through it. My job is to take all the incredible butterflies stuck on the page and allow them to start flying.” - San Francisco Classical Voice

Is It Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s Time, At Last?

Weinberg, a Jewish composer born in Poland, “found refuge in Soviet Russia, but reputation in the West is largely overshadowed by that of his good friend Dmitri Shostakovich” - at least, until now. - The New York Times

We Should Teach Schoolkids Meditation Skills The Same Way We Do Sports And Arts

"Where do we learn and refine the skills to be an artist or an athlete? We go to school. … (Schools) provide resources to train in creative and athletic skills – but very few other life skills, and fewer that promote flourishing and transcendence in the way contemplative practice can." - Psyche

New York’s Dance And Performance Awards Have Paused For What’s Being Called A Restructure

Everything in-person is paused for fundraising. “The Bessies will not hold its customary annual awards ceremony, party, or press conference, … the awards' selection and nomination process will continue. Artists nominated for 2024 Bessies will be announced publicly next year.” Uh, OK? - Playbill

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