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• In Praise Of Wikipedia And What It’s Become

  17-02-2020 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, Wikipedia is the eighth-most-visited site in the world. TheEnglish-language version recently surpassed 6 million articles and 3.5billion words; edits materialize at a rate of 1.8 per second. Butperhaps more remarkable than Wikipedia’s success is how little itsreputation has changed. It was criticized as it rose, and now makes itsfinal ascent to … muted criticism.– Wired
  
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• Spring Productions 2020 at Theatre Peckham / Royal Central School of Speech and Drama / London

  17-02-2020 23:26
  A Royal Central School of Speech and Drama production in association with Complicité Creative Learning.
  Central’s BA (Hons) Acting CDT presents two new works devised by final year...
  
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• Six Cooper Hewitt Boardmembers Resign Over Director’s Forced Resignation

  17-02-2020 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Caroline Baumann was forced to resign on Feb. 7 after an investigation by theSmithsonian’s inspector general into how Ms. Baumann procured her dressand the venue for the ceremony. It was unclear whether there wereadditional allegations.Accordingto two people familiar with the Smithsonian’s decision-making, theinspector general found the appearance of a conflict of interest, butseveral board members said they believed the punishment was unwarranted. – The New York Times
  
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• “Save The BBC” Petition Gets 100,000 Signers In First 24 Hours

  17-02-2020 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 38 Degrees petition is a response to a report on the front page of Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper The Sunday Times,in which sources close to prime minister Boris Johnson set out ablueprint for how the BBC should be dismantled when its current charterexpires in 2027. – Deadline
  
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• Abu Dhabi’s “City Of The Future” Gets Off To A Slow Start

  17-02-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To build Masdar City, the provincial capital put in seed money for the estimated $20 billion cost. The project team, Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, brought in the British architectural firm Foster + Partners,which boasts impeccable eco-credentials. The vision was for a2.5-square-mile neighborhood that would be close to carbon neutral,thanks to clean-energy wizardry, LEED-certified building design, and agiant adjacent solar panel farm. – CityLab
  
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• How We Got So Disaffected From Our Culture

  17-02-2020 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We make the same movies, over andover (most involving Marvel superheroes or galaxies far, far away). Ouryoung turn away from actual sex and toward the consolations ofpornography: sex without human relationship, and therefore withoutconsequence and contingency. We approach “politics the way [we] approacha first-person shooter game—as a kind of sport, a kick to the bodychemistry, that doesn’t actually put anything in [our] relativelycomfortable late-modern lives at risk.”
  
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• The Man Who Sees A History Bigger Than All Of Us

  17-02-2020 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yuval Noah Harari did not invent Big History, but he updated it with hints ofself-help and futurology, as well as a high-altitude, almost nihilisticcomposure about human suffering. He attached the time frame of aeons tothe time frame of punditry—of now, and soon. His narrative of flux, ofrevolution after revolution, ended urgently, and perhaps conveniently,with a cliffhanger. “Sapiens,” while acknowledging that “history teachesus that what seems to be just around the cor
  
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• PR and Communications Coordinator / The Nave / London

  17-02-2020 20:45
  The Nave is the platform for the conscious creativity. We showcase artistic ideas that capture attention, ignite awareness and connect communities to make positive action. Our projects focus on...
  
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• Why The Trump Administration’s Greek Columns Plan For Federal Buildings Will Be A Bust

  17-02-2020 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While much of the criticism that has been directed at NCAS’s proposalthus far (from the American Institute of Architects, from the professionat large, and from more or less the entire critical establishment) onlythreatens to elevate the group’s standing—reigniting a tiresome 1980sStyle War, pitting pop historicists against high-minded modernists—ithas tended to obscure some of the creepier implications of the incipientdecree. The classicists may think they’re about
  
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• At Least 80 American Cities Are Shrinking. Here’s How They’re Planning For It

  17-02-2020 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some cities have turned to “rightsizing”, or shifting their focus fromreturning to their historical peak and instead toward improving life forthe remaining residents. Sometimes that means turning to drasticmeasures, such as eliminating services to largely empty neighborhoods ordemolishing thousands of buildings. – The Guardian
  
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• Business Development Assistant / Chocolate Films / London

  17-02-2020 20:00
  Chocolate Films produces video content for museums, art galleries, charities and corporate clients. We run Chocolate Films as a social enterprise, and use profits from the video production...
  
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• Why The Business Case For Diversity Doesn’t Work

  17-02-2020 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Why doesn’t the business case work? Recent researchsuggests that what’s required for transformational action is a moraland legal case. The business case, because it is based in an economiclogic, undermines moral arguments and weakens resolve to make anythingother than incremental change. Indeed, experiments show that making the“business case for diversity” can increase bias against diverse groupswhile the legal case can inhibit bias and increase equitable behavior. &ndash
  
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• California’s New Freelance Law Is Playing Havoc With Artists

  17-02-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  “Since AB5 took effect on January 1, hundreds of thousands ofCalifornians are finding their businesses in tatters. Musicians can’tjoin bands for a one-night gig, chefs can’t join forces with caterers,nurses can’t work at various hospitals, and writers must cap theirsubmissions per media outlet to 35 per year.” – City Journal
  
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• Admin and Operations Assistant (fixed term) / Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society / Edinburgh

  17-02-2020 18:54
  We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to the position of Admin & Operations Assistant (reporting to the Operations Officer) within the Operations team. This role sits within the...
  
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• Creative Facilitator / Unique Voice / South West

  17-02-2020 18:53
  About Unique Voice?
  Unique Voice is a nationally accredited social enterprise working frontline in schools and communities across the South West of England, delivering creative programmes using the...
  
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• Digital Projects Officer / Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society / Edinburgh

  17-02-2020 18:51
  Reporting to the Digital Manager, the Digital Projects Officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Fringe Society’s social and digital output. A strategic thinker with an eye...
  
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• Remember The Stolen-Klimt-Hidden-All-These-Years-In-A-Museum-Wall Story?

  17-02-2020 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Weird, right? While the painting is definitely authentic, police are still trying to puzzle out the odd story of how it ended up there and who really did it. It’s complicated. – The Daily Beast
  
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• New Work Operations Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / National Theatre / London

  17-02-2020 18:14
  Our New Work department are hiring. We are looking for a Operations Officer to manage and be stationed at the front desk, offering a warm welcome and to act as a key point of information for all...
  
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• Installation commission for the RE-Invent Festival / V&A Museum of Childhood / London

  17-02-2020 18:09
  On 10 May, the V&A Museum of Childhood will be closing for a major transformation of the building, galleries and programmes. The RE-Invent festival on the last weekend before closure (8 - 10 May...
  
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• A Theatre Director Rates The Presidential Candidates On their Performance Style

  17-02-2020 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  “Maybe it’s an occupational hazard, but I tend to view politicians, andespecially the current crop of contenders for the Democratic nomination,through the lens of performance. As a director I’ve watched thousandsof actors audition; it’s a truism in the field that you can tell whetheror not someone is of interest within the first 60 seconds.” – ArtsFuse
  
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• Programme Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) / Leeds Dance Partnership / Yorkshire

  17-02-2020 17:55
  Leeds Dance Partnership supports and celebrates amazing dance in Leeds and beyond, led by world-class organisations and independent dance artists based in the city: Northern Ballet; Yorkshire Dance;...
  
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• Events Officer / Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust / Yorkshire

  17-02-2020 17:47
  Wentworth Woodhouse is undergoing an exciting phase in its regeneration and needs to expand its innovative events programme. We are seeking an energetic, creative and effective events...
  
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• Linocut: Layers of Colour with Rob White and Michelle Avison / Slaughterhaus Print Studio / London

  17-02-2020 17:30
  Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 March, 6.00-9.00pm
  Tutor: Michelle Avison, Rob White
  Cost: £230, includes lino, inks and paper.
  Inspired by Picasso's linocuts you will learn how to make your own...
  
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• An AI Bot Interviews Billy Eilish, Eliciting Some Interesting Answers

  17-02-2020 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Its abstract questions provoked some surprising insights into the singer’s mind. Viewers learnt that Eilish used to dream of workingat Jamba Juice or Trader Joe’s, and once wore a wig out to dinner toavoid attracting attention — but she doesn’t want to go back tobeing anonymous. – TheNextWeb
  
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• Drypoint printmaking class with artist Chris Chistodoulou / Slaughterhaus Print Studio / London

  17-02-2020 17:28
  Saturday 29 February, 11.00-4.00pm
  Tutor: Chris Christodoulou
  Cost: £80. Acrylic printing plates, paper and inks included.
  Learn drypoint techniques with artist Chris Christodoulou who will...
  
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• Marketing Manager / The Coronet Theatre / London

  17-02-2020 17:23
  The Coronet Theatre is seeking a new full time Marketing Manager to lead all of our marketing activities, with the aim of raising the artistic profile of this unique international theatre. The...
  
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• Access Control First Line Manager / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 17:07
  Access Control First Line Manager – £25,297 per annum
  Closes 23:45 01 March 2020
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department where you will play your part in...
  
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• 4 x Control Room First Line Managers / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 17:05
  Control Room First Line Manager – £28,159 per annum
  Closes 23:45 01 March 2020
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department where you will play your part in...
  
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• Security First Line Managers / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 17:02
  Security First Line Manager – £28,159 (days and nights); £27,036 (days only) per annum
  Closes 23:45 01 March 2020
  Multiple roles
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and...
  
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• Independent Cinemas In Canada Say They’re Being Shut Out By Cineplex

  17-02-2020 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How’s this for a near monopoly? Cineplex owns 75 percent of movie screens across Canada – and indie theatres say the behemoth is shutting them out of Oscar winners and nominees like Parasite and Little Women. “Industry insiders say the practice of exclusive runs at certain cinemas isn’t new. But independent theatres say that exclusivity has become excessive and keeps them from showing award-winning movies for longer than ever.” One wrote a petition saying this
  
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• Box Office First Line Manager / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 17:00
  Box Office First Line Manager – £26,223 per annum
  Closes 23:45 on 01 March 2020
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department where you will play your part in...
  
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• Visitor Welcome Managers / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 16:56
  Visitor Welcome First Line Manager – £27,036 per annum
  Closes 23:45 01 March 2020
  Multiple roles 
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department where you...
  
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• Visitor and Safety First Line Managers / The British Museum / London

  17-02-2020 16:53
  Visitor and Safety First Line Manager – £27,036 per annum
  Closes: 23:45 01 March 2020
  Multiple roles available
  This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and developing Department...
  
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• Development Officer / NST - Nuffield Southampton Theatres / South West / South East

  17-02-2020 16:53
  Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) is an award winning producing theatre based in Southampton. We have an opportunity for a Development Officer to join our friendly team.  In this role you will...
  
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• Call for Photographers: Pop Up Projects / Pop Up Projects / London

  17-02-2020 16:51
  Pop Up Projects is a non-profit social enterprise and Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. We deliver imaginative, immersive and participatory children’s literature programmes which...
  
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• Male Performers / Justice in Motion / South East

  17-02-2020 16:33
  Justice in Motion are seeking 2 exceptional male performers & parkour athletes, to join the cast of their outdoor production ON EDGE. We are looking for highly skilled and committed individuals,...
  
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• While Boris Johnson Wants To ‘Massively Prune’ The BBC, Senior Tory MPs Say No

  17-02-2020 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One MP called the idea an “act of cultural vandalism,” and another wrote, “”his is not a fight the BBC is picking nor a contest my party promised if we got elected. … If the BBC ends up in decline, it will be the government which will be accused by the very people we will rely on for support at the next election.” But Johnson is determined to pick the fight. – BBC
  
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• Stage Manager / Cast / Yorkshire / Doncaster

  17-02-2020 16:30
  Public Acts is the National Theatre’s new nationwide initiative to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. In 2020 the NT will Partner with Cast in Doncaster for a third Public...
  
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• ICT Technician / Curve Theatre / East Midlands

  17-02-2020 16:27
  A unique opportunity has become available for an ICT Technician to join the team at Curve. The successful candidate will help to maintain all IT Technology services including servers, networks,...
  
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• Company Manager / Assistant Production Manager / Cast / Yorkshire / Doncaster

  17-02-2020 16:27
  Public Acts is the National Theatre’s new nationwide initiative to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. In 2020 the NT will Partner with Cast in Doncaster for a third Public...
  
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• Production Manager / Justice in Motion / South East

  17-02-2020 16:25
  Justice in Motion are looking for an experienced, highly committed and positive Production Manager to join the team and lead on all production management elements relating to our touring activity for...
  
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• Trustee with legal experience for Arts Centre in the Cotswolds / Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre / South West / Tetbury, Gloucestershire

  17-02-2020 16:19
  Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre would like to recruit a trustee with legal experience and an interest in the arts generally to help run our 3 year old arts centre.  We have had a very successful...
  
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• Marketing and Communications Officer / BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art / North East

  17-02-2020 16:11
  Marketing & Communications Officer
  £21,527 per annum
  37 hours per week
  BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art has exhibited the work of over 500 different international artists and...
  
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• Patination and Colourist Technician / Cox Workshops Ltd / London

  17-02-2020 16:09
  Cox London is an atelier studio and workshop producing unique, custom-made design. Sculptors Christopher and Nicola Cox, the founders of the company, began producing furniture and lighting in the...
  
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• More Eyes On South Korea’s Class Divisions After ‘Parasite’ Hits Big On The World Stage

  17-02-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The semi-basement that the Kim family lives in is a reality for about 2 percent of South Koreans living in Seoul – one of the most expensive cities in Asia. One of them, who shares a name with the daughter in the film, says it’s very similar. “Kim, who moved into her $211-a-month banjiha apartment after leaving her job to take care of her mother, is no fan of her current accommodations, which flood during the rainy season.” – The Washington Post (AP)
  
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• Training for Cambridge womxn and non-binary cultural producers / POWERHOUSE at Cambridge Junction / East

  17-02-2020 15:55
  Would you like to learn the skills to set up and run your own culture and nightlife projects?
  Launching this Spring, POWERHOUSE is offering 10 local women and non-binary people the chance to learn...
  
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• Contemporary Young Artist Award / The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle / North East

  17-02-2020 15:55
  Returning for its fourth year, the Contemporary Young Artist Award showcases the work of 45 artists, shortlisted from over 1200 submissions.The exhibition comprises a variety of works including...
  
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• Somerset House Studios Bursaries / Somerset House Trust / London / UK

  17-02-2020 15:49
  Somerset House Studios are opening applications for five bursary opportunities for artists to join the Studios community for 12 months from April 2020 - March 2021.
  These bursaries will specifically...
  
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• Find Your Inner Voice: 5-week workshop - free (women only) / Ilona Domnich / London / National

  17-02-2020 15:49
  with Ilona Domnich
  Please note: workshops for women only
  St. Augustine’s Church, Highbury, N5 2DR - March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th& April 11th- 5pm-7pm
  This workshop is for women who have...
  
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• Overheard At LA’s Art Fairs

  17-02-2020 15:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  “I walk into the wrong entrance at the large industrial building hosting the Spring/Break Art Show. ‘Sorry!’ a young cheery Englishwoman at a desk tells me. ‘This is a dumpling-associates popup!’ I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more beautiful sentence.” – Hyperallergic
  
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