Tag: Cultural Institutions
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Kennedy Center Board Member Alleges Censorship Over Trump-Kennedy Center Rename Dispute
New Controversy at the Kennedy Center Rings Through the White House’s Rename Proposal A rising dispute over a planned name change at the Kennedy Center has sparked questions about transparency and dissent within one of America’s premier cultural institutions. A member of the Kennedy Center’s board has publicly accused the White House of lying about…
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Kennedy Center Board Member Alleges Censorship Over Trump-Kennedy Center Rename Controversy
Overview of the Controversy A controversy is unfolding at the Kennedy Center after a board member publicly challenged the White House’s account of a vote regarding the center’s potential renaming to include former President Donald Trump. The board member asserts that she dissented from a so-called unanimous decision and accuses White House officials of misrepresenting…
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UK Charity Lets People Living with Dementia Write and Record Their Own Songs
Music from the heart: a charity helps people living with dementia write and record their own songs In a memorable collaboration that blends heritage, care, and creativity, a UK charity is helping people living with dementia compose and record their own songs. The project, hosted at the famed Glyndebourne opera house, brings together participants, musicians,…
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LACMA Art + Film Gala 2025: A Night of Unforgettable Fashion Moments
Inside the Gala: A Night Where Fashion Meets Film and Art On a star-studded Saturday in Los Angeles, the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2025 drew an international mix of designers, actors, directors, and collectors to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The fundraiser, which supports the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and education programs, transformed…
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The Closure of Meanjin: A Loss for Cultural Institutions
Introduction The recent announcement regarding the closure of Meanjin has sparked a heated debate about the fate of cultural institutions that are not tied to profit. Andrew Bonnell’s insightful commentary delves into the implications of such decisions, particularly within the context of university restructures. The Importance of Cultural Institutions Cultural institutions like Meanjin play a…