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Rick Kaufmann, Impresario of Art Furniture, Dies at 77
Was it art or was it furniture? No one was quite sure what to make of the New York movement that an idiosyncratic gallerist led in the 1970s and ’80s.The New York Times - 23h -
UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material
Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respected. Writers, publishers, musicians, photographers, movie producers and newspapers have ...The Guardian - 1d -
There’s an opportunity for the UK in semiconductors
The country has lagged behind on manufacturing but a fast-expanding sector offers a way forwardFinancial Times - 2d -
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.BBC News - 2d -
The best art and architecture of 2024
Our critics’ highlights include magnificently rough portraits by the late Frank Auerbach, Caravaggio’s final painting and a 1930s silo reborn as a museum of modern art. More on the best culture ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Art of the Gift: Julio Torres
“A good gift is like a bridge between two people,” the creator of “Los Espookys” said. “It’s a way of communicating, ‘You are on my mind when you’re not in front of me.’”The New York Times - 3d -
Engineered Arts restructures with $10M to create humanoid robots
Engineered Arts, a United Kingdom firm making humanoid robots, has restructured as a U.S. company and raised $10 million.VentureBeat - 3d -
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’. Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rehabilitation Through the Arts: Breaking the cycle of incarceration
Go inside the New York prison theater program (inspiration for the acclaimed film "Sing Sing") that is credited with dramatically reducing the recidivism rates of inmates who engaged in the ...CBS News - 5d -
It’s Skiing’s World Cup. But the Sport’s Golden Couple Is Learning the Art of Recovery.
Crashes, and a potentially life-threatening infection, changed everything for Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde.The New York Times - 6d -
To Dial Down Campus Tensions, Colleges Teach the Art of Conversation
Dialogue is an essential part of college. As anger over the war in the Middle East has brought upheaval to campuses, it has also become a key way schools try to reduce conflict.The New York Times - 6d -
7 Lessons Brands Can Learn From Miami Art Week 2024
The event was a master class in experiential marketing with immersive installations, wellness activations, and purpose-driven partnerships.Inc. - Dec. 13 -
The Art of Hitting in Women’s Hockey
Since the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League in January, the game has become more physical than ever before.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Critics Complain That Italy’s Government Is Interfering in the Arts
Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
The Guardian view on the Murdoch family drama: mogul’s death could imitate art
Events in a US court reveal a story that rivals HBO’s Succession with a patriarch’s waning control, sibling rivalries and a media empire at stake. “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU
Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child povertyFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a yearFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
How Videogames Fell From Art to Addictive
Big corporations turned video games from an engaging artistic medium into something addictive and gambling-adjacent.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Don’t Worry About Whether Art Basel Miami Beach Is Still Cool
The annual global art fair in Miami featured a heady mélange of artists, gallerists, A-list celebrities, luxury brands and Mad Libs-esque collaborations among many of them.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy
Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
The Actors Roundtable: The fear factor behind great art
Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, Peter Sarsgaard, Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong dive into their films, truth-telling and acting alongside your director.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81
The award-winning US poet and author of works like Black Feeling, Black Talk and Those Who Ride the Night Winds has died after a third cancer diagnosis. Nikki Giovanni, the award-winning US poet ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
The Art of the Gift: Samin Nosrat
One of the chef and author’s favorite gifts is homemade apricot jam, which she makes “specifically to be able to share it with people.”The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Meet the industry insider who curates art for shows on Netflix and beyond
Yvonne Force Villareal is an arts entrepreneur who has licensed big-name work for shows like "Billions" and for real estate and public art projects.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery
A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd
Encouraged by Senegal’s new president, teenagers and young adults, with social media tools in hand, have thronged an art exhibition that is usually the exclusive realm of the wealthy and elite.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Art fairs cancelled in Hong Kong and India
Anti-apartheid photographer gets his due; steady sales at Art Basel Miami Beach; momentum builds for Miami artistFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
‘Cinnamon Softcore Art Deco’? Spotify Wrapped Falls Flat for Some
The Sound Towns of 2023 have been replaced with features such as an A.I.-driven podcast about users’ listening habits and word-salad-like genre summaries.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Art teacher dies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat that presumably had rabies inside her classroom, officials and a friend of the woman said.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Master the Art of Definitive Communication
You might think you’re being diplomatic when you’re actually just being vague.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Investors signal a return to UK equities
November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Arts Galas Show That Extravagance Never Goes Out of Style
They are costly, labor-intensive and seemingly dated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners remain essential to pleasing donors and paying the bills.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Official Moana 2 Art Book Is Already On Sale For A Great Discount
The Art of Moana 2 $35.39 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
At Art Basel Miami Beach, a Dance Performance and Related Objects for Sale
At Art Basel Miami Beach, the Mexican choreographer Diego Vega Solorza explores masculinity in a new work and his gallery sells objects from performances.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Art Cashin, New York Stock Exchange fixture for decades, dies at 83
Art Cashin, UBS’ director of floor operations at the New York Stock Exchange and a man The Washington Post called “Wall Street’s version of Walter Cronkite,” has died.NBC News - Dec. 2