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Van Gogh And Rethinking The Tortured Genius Narrative

A 2014 study even discovered that van Gogh’s work was perceived as higher quality by viewers exposed to his mental health story. In promoting suffering over seeking help and recovery, the topic of mental health becomes a spectacle rather than a vehicle for social change. - The Conversation

Let’s Look Again At That Definition Of Liberalism

A liberal is someone who’s tolerant of ambiguity, who can join arguments that he doesn’t have to win, who can live with people who disagree, who have different religions or different ideologies. That’s a liberal. But those liberal qualities don’t imply any social or economic doctrine. - Dissent

Copyright Office: Some AI-Assisted Work Will Now Be Copyrightable

Effective March 16, the Copyright Office’s statement of policy indicates that copyright applicants are permitted to submit AI-assisted works (across literature and visual arts) for protection under copyright law, and that the works will be evaluated for evidence of “human authorship.” - Hyperallergic

Last Fall Aaron Sorkin Suffered A Stroke

“For about a month afterward, was slurring words. He had trouble typing; he was discouraged from flying for a few weeks; and until recently, he couldn’t sign his name (he has just discovered, thanks to ‘Camelot’ autograph seekers, that that’s improving). - Variety

Can You Copyright A Rhythm? The Lawsuit That’s Shaking Up A Corner Of The Pop World

The track featured the first known example of what would come to be known as a “dembow” rhythm – the percussive, slightly syncopated four-to-the-floor beat that travelled from reggae to become the signature beat of reggaeton, today the world-conquering sound of Latin American pop. - The Guardian

This Is How Difficult It Is For International Artists To Get Into The US

The process is difficult even for organizations with strong financial and administrative support. For smaller companies with less funding, it is daunting. - Broad Street Review

The Extraordinary Puppets Of Broadway’s “The Life Of Pi”

"Finn Caldwell, the production's puppetry director, and two of those Olivier-winning puppeteers, Fred Davis and Scarlet Wilderink, sat down at the Schoenfeld one morning last week to talk about bringing the show's puppets to life — and then, in several scenes, to vivid and often gruesome death." - The New York Times

Scott Timberg And What Happened To Culture

“Scott was just so present, and then he exterminated himself,” says Dana Gioia, former California poet laureate and a friend of Timberg for many years. “Why did he do that? Because the culture was exterminating too. He just went along with what the outer world was telling him.” - Los Angeles Times

Oscar Wilde’s Irishness (Which So Many People, Including Oscar, Seem To Forget)

Everything about the man said London, but he spent 20 of his 46 years in Ireland, including seven years at a grim Ulster boarding school in Ulster about which he was unusually closed-mouthed. And an acquaintance from his Irish childhood was a key figure in his downfall. - Literary Hub

Not OK: The UK Government’s Attack On The Arts Is Doing Damage

Watching these wounds being inflicted is painful. People who work in culture and the arts in this country are exhausted. The 30% cut to Arts Council England in 2010, when the now chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, was culture secretary, has done huge and long-term damage. - The Guardian

Rome’s Pantheon To Start Charging Admission

In the past, access to the Pantheon has always been free. Roman officials suggested a €2 entrance fee several years ago, but the controversial proposal was shelved. Now, entrance to the famous historic site will cost €5. A coalition of church and culture officials signed the new policy last week. - Smithsonian

The Future For American Movies For Grownups Seems To Be In Microbudget Indies. But Is It?

The equipment for making professional-looking films has never been more inexpensive or accessible. There are people writing creative scripts; there's always an abundance of talented actors; there's a whole scene building around microbudget indies. But how do you get the wider world to notice? - Esquire

Big Questions About Met Museum’s Collecting Prcatices

A broader examination of the Met’s antiquities collection, conducted by ICIJ, Finance Uncovered, L’Espresso and other media partners over recent months, raises new concerns over the origin of the museum’s inventory of ancient statues, friezes and other relics. - The Guardian

Is Melbourne’s Arts Centre On The Brink Of Financial Disaster? Depends On Whom You Believe

An alleged internal document was reported by the city's biggest tabloid to reveal that the complex is short $223 million (Aus), due to the lingering effects of the lockdowns. But the premier of the state of Victoria says the relevant funding budget hasn't even been written yet. - The Age (Melbourne)

She’s A Swing, An Understudy, And the Dance Captain For “+ Juliet,” One Of Broadway’s Most Dance-Heavy Shows. How Does She Do it?

"(Brittany Nicholas is) responsible for knowing the 12 ensemble tracks and all of the dancing for eight principals. She also acts as an extension of the choreographic team, maintaining the choreography and integrity of the show, taking notes, leading rehearsals, and teaching new cast members their parts." - Dance Magazine

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