In my own classroom, I’ve encountered surprising signs of renewed life in the humanities, which suggest that a renaissance could be possible, at least if people who care about this stuff can rise to meet the moment. - The Local
“It just seems like such grandiose gibberish to talk about. I never intended to retire, really. I just stopped doing that particular type of work so I could do some other work. … Looking back on it now – I would have done well to just keep my mouth shut.” - The Guardian
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this whole snafu—which alas seems likelier to be the beginning of a trend, rather than the end of one—is how a matrix of concerned readers, workers, fellow indies, and union reps can apply constructive pressure to a large organization and so keep them accountable to community values. - LitHub
While the two of us disagree on whether there are any valid uses of AI in the research process, using AI to “improve” one’s writing or “read” one’s readings fundamentally misunderstands what a humanities education is about. - Harvard Crimson
Vittore Carpaccio’s Madonna and Child Enthroned with Six Saints (1518) was painted for a Franciscan church in Piran, a seaside town then ruled by Venice but now in Slovenia. During World War II, the artwork was moved for safekeeping; rightist politicians are now furious that Italy is giving it up. - The Times (UK)
Volunteers, artists, and designers came together to create massive works to be enjoyed alongside the music, cultural activities, and other offerings of the festival, which is known for its DIY ethos and extravagant displays. - Dezeen
Teaching students how to use AI tools in fields where they are genuinely necessary is one thing. But infusing the college experience with the technology is deeply misguided. - The Atlantic
Court documents and records obtained through public records, as well as reporting and interviews, shed more light on what could be next for the museum, who’s shown interest and what city leaders are saying. - Seattle Times
The footage was taken on the day of the disaster by over 100 people who then responded to an ad in The Village Voice. The documentary filmmakers who assembled the collection have now donated it to the New York Public Library. - The New York Times
The victim of the latest staff defenestration (a frequent phenomenon since Trump took over the arts center in February) was Kevin Struthers, whose title was senior director, music programming. A Kennedy Center spokesperson confirmed Struthers’s termination but gave no reason. - The Washington Post (MSN)
Troubadour Theatres, which already has locations at Wembley Park and Canary Wharf (opening next month), is building the Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre, which will contain two 1,500-seat auditoriums and is expected to open next fall. - WhatsOnStage (UK)
Choreographer Joshua Beamish is the founding director of Ballet Vancouver, which, like Ballet BC and Goh Ballet, will focus on contemporary choreography. The company will present a home season and tour internationally. - Vancouver Sun (Yahoo!)
“Arts leaders in Los Angeles say that, three years out, (there is) no cultural plan yet announced, just two people assigned to the effort (one of whom is a volunteer), and no dedicated fund-raising for ambitious arts programming.” - The New York Times
The composer/conductor/pianist — who will remain in his main position as music director of the Louisville Orchestra — succeeds Ara Guzelimian at the southern California contemporary music festival next September. - San Francisco Classical Voice
The news comes shortly after Gelb, who has been the company’s general manager since 2006, announced a $100 million deal for the Met to have a three-week residency in Saudi Arabia every February. - The Violin Channel
