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Today's Newsletter
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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 Good morning. One ongoing theme of the past couple of years is the decline of humanities studies in higher ed. But it turns out, from a historical perspective, the humanities are tough to kill. Here are our morning highlights: - Self Therapy Is Killing the Memoir: Memoirs have become formulaic, with authors structuring their narratives around therapeutic breakthroughs rather than creative exploration, limiting the genre’s potential for artistic discovery. The Walrus
- How the Instagram Photo Dump Is Changing Its Culture: Instagram’s shift from curated grids to spontaneous “photo dumps” is altering the platform’s aesthetic, as users, especially Gen Z, showcase a curated messiness meant to appear authentic. The New Yorker
- Arts Workers in Slovakia Threaten National Strike: Slovakian culture workers are planning a coordinated strike to protest the firing of key national cultural leaders, which they claim is part of broader political interference in the arts. ARTnews
- Why Won’t the Directors Guild of America Include Animation Directors?: Despite animated films dominating the box office, directors of animated features are still excluded from the Directors Guild of America, causing frustration within the filmmaking community. MSN
- Brooklyn Museum Rebrands After 200 Years: The Brooklyn Museum unveils a new logo and brand identity, with vibrant colors and signage updates, though the design’s similarity to a 1972 Bloomingdale’s logo has raised some eyebrows. ARTnews
Below are the rest of the stories we’ve collected.
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The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts and the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Art at Texas Tech University enthusiastically seek nominations and applications for a visionary leader [READ MORE]jobsThe Director of Development (DoD) will design, shape, and lead all fundraising initiatives to advance New Art’s annual and strategic goals. [READ MORE]jobsThe Executive Director will manage all business operations of the ASO, with a primary focus on leading community engagement, donor cultivation, and strategic planning processes. [READ MORE]jobsAs 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]jobsNew Music USA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing new music in all its forms. [READ MORE]jobsThe Executive Director of the Colonial Performing Arts Center will report directly to the Board of Directors and serve as the Colonial’s chief executive officer. [READ MORE]jobsThe Jacksonville Symphony Advancement Department raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, the public sector, and special events to support artistic and educational programming and general operating expenses. [READ MORE]
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- Joe Horowitz
- Jan Herman
- Alan Harrison
- Joe Horowitz
- Jan Herman
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- Bungalower (Orlando)
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- First Things
- Aeon
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- The New York Times
- ArtsHub
- ARTnews
- Miami Herald (Yahoo!)
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- Korea JoongAng Daily
- AP
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- ArtsATL
- The Guardian
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- The New Yorker
- ARTnews
- Los Angeles Times (MSN)
- Hyperallergic
- WBEZ (Chicago)
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- The Walrus
- Works in Progress
- AP
Happy reading! Got a story recommendation? We love to hear them. Send tips to artsbeat@artsjournal.com. We'll see you tomorrow. |
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