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This Week's Newsletter
Sunday, September 22, 2024
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 It was a busy week — Universal Music Group said it was all in on streaming as the future, but admitted the traditional model doesn’t pencil out. The New York Philharmonic musicians get a big raise. Hollywood box office is in meltdown. And the Argentine tango is enjoying some surprising reinvention. Here are a few more highlights from the week: - First Female Director Appointed at the Louvre in 230 Years
Laurence des Cars has made history as the first woman to be appointed director of the Louvre in its 230-year history. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for the iconic museum. Read more on Le Monde. - Ancient Greek Shipwreck Yields New Artifacts in the Aegean
Archaeologists have uncovered bronze statues and ceramics from an ancient Greek shipwreck, offering new insights into Mediterranean trade routes. Read more on National Geographic. - China Overtakes the US in Box Office Revenue
For the first time in history, China’s annual box office revenue has surpassed that of the United States, signaling a major shift in the global entertainment industry. Read more on Variety. - AI-Powered Art Critic Sparks Debate
A new AI platform designed to critique art has ignited discussions about the role of artificial intelligence in the creative world, raising both excitement and concerns. Read more on Wired. - Europe’s Top Art Collectors Face Backlash Over Climate Activism
Some of Europe’s leading art collectors are facing criticism for supporting climate activism while profiting from industries tied to fossil fuels. Read more on The Art Newspaper.
As usual, jump down to see all the stories we collected this week. Have a great week. Doug
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- Aaron Dworkin
- Sunil Iyengar
- Alan Harrison
- Jan Herman
- Joe Horowitz
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- Christian Science Monitor
- The New York Times
- Pointe Magazine
- Dance Magazine
- Deadline
- San Francisco Chronicle
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
IDEAS |
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- Harper's
- Harper's
- The Walrus
- Nature
- Aeon
- The Atlantic
- The New Yorker
- Psyche
- Harvard Business Review
- 3 Quarks Daily
- The New York Times
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- The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)
- The Stage
- Hyperallergic
- Los Angeles Times
- The Guardian
- The New York Times
- Artnet
- Hyperallergic
- The Guardian (UK)
- The Atlantic
- Nieman Lab
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- Washington Post
- Los Angeles Times
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Los Angeles Times (Yahoo!)
- The Hollywood Reporter
- The New York Times
- Los Angeles Times
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Deadline
- The New York Times
MUSIC |
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- CBC
- The Wall Street Journal
- The Guardian
- Song of the Lark
- Variety
- San Francisco Chronicle (MSN)
- AP
- ABC7
- Music Business Worldwide
- Music Business Worldwide
- PsyPost
- AP
- The Conversation
- The New York Times
- San Francisco Chronicle (MSN)
- San Antonio Report
- Psychology Today
- MusicRadar
PEOPLE |
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- The New York Times
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
- Artnet
- The New York Times
- Los Angeles Times (MSN)
- Variety
THEATRE |
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- Fast Company
- The Washington Post (MSN)
- Playbill
- The New York Times
- The Guardian
- The Guardian
- BBC
- The New York Times
VISUAL |
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- Dezeen
- Artnet
- T — The New York Times Style Magazine
- ARTnews
- The Art Newspaper
- Artnet
- The New York Times
- ARTnews
- AP
- ARTnews
- The Art Newspaper
- Seattle Times
- The Times (UK)
- Hyperallergic
- The Guardian (UK)
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- Literary Hub
- Publishers Weekly
- Axios
- The Conversation
- The New York Times Book Review
- Inside Higher Ed
- Harvard Magazine
- Poetry Foundation
- Reuters
- Persuasion
- BBC
- Slate
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