The End of Public Art

The end of public art? The artists can't do it, the public hates it, and it costs too much. 

Story via wsj> http://tinyurl.com/azgs7om

Dave Hickey Exposed!

Dave Hickey exposed. Was he in part responsible for what he now criticizes about the art world? Beauty indeed!

Via theartnewspaper> http://tinyurl.com/a9k4keg

Call for New Payphones.

Mayor Bloomberg calls for new payphone designs. Desperately needed for reperforming John Perreault's Street Work "Telephone Music" (1969) and hurricane emergencies.

Via inhabitat.com> http://tinyurl.com/a37e2n2

Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012)

R.I.P. Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012).

NYTIMES obit: http://tinyurl.com/akoxmuj

Bed Bugs in Library Books!

Library books infested with bed bugs! Another reason to

beef up your Kindle...Yuk.

Story via NYTimes>http://tinyurl.com/aqfwptk

Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)

 R.I.P. Dave Brubeck.....

Blue Rondo A La Turk - Dave Brubeck

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First track from the best Dave Brubeck album Time Out. Name comes from the 9/8 turkish rhythms as 2+2+2+3 and 3+3+3 which are played consecutively 

Studens Occupy Cooper Union

Students occupy Cooper Union clock tower, demanding resignation of president who will not defend the schools traditional free tuition, as mandated by founder.

Story via hyperallergic> http://tinyurl.com/d8j6yth