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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Today’s AJ Highlights

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Good morning: Every day we send you a list of 20 stories. But we realize some of you want to cut right to the top stories, so today we’re trying out a new feature – a list of highlights from across what we found. You can still jump down to the full list, sorted by topic as usual, by clicking the button above.

  1. Museums and Immersive Art
    Traditional museums are under pressure to adapt to the growing trend of immersive art experiences, which could require significant programming changes and financial investments. Read more on ARTnews.
  2. ChatGPT Disruption in Academia
    As universities begin another year, they face ongoing challenges with the disruptive influence of ChatGPT, which continues to complicate traditional education methods. Read more on The Atlantic.
  3. Melbourne Symphony Leadership Scandal
    The former CEO of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra allegedly attempted to overthrow the board chair following criticism of her spending, revealing significant governance issues within the organization. Read more on The Australian Financial Review.
  4. Florida Family’s Warhol Lawsuit
    A Florida family has sued after discovering that the Andy Warhol artworks they purchased were fakes, underscoring the ongoing risks in the art market and the challenges of verifying authenticity. Read more on The New York Times.
  5. AI’s Growing Role in Music
    AI is increasingly shaping the music industry, offering new creative tools for musicians, though AI-generated music still lacks the emotional depth of human compositions. Read more on Washington Post.

Let me know what you think (mclennan@artsjournal.com). We’ll be experimenting with and tweaking the format over the next few weeks. Have a great day!

Doug



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President & CEO, New Jersey Symphony


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Houston Symphony seeks Executive Director & CEO


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Head of Exhibitions, Museum of Fine Arts – Houston


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Executive Director – San Juan Islands Museum of Art


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 Urban Bush Women (UBW) seeks an experienced, strategic, and deeply collaborative individual to serve as the acclaimed dance ensemble’s Executive Director. [READ MORE]


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As a leader of Dallas Children’s Theater, the Artistic Director will lead through collaboration, model a strong work ethic, and exhibit passion, dedication, and knowledge of Theatre for Young Audiences’ multiple components. [READ MORE]


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