Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Arts

The Cocoon, a new exhibition and research space at the Darwin Center of the Natural History Museum in London, opened last fall to acclaim.
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The Cocoon, a new exhibition and research space at the Darwin Center of the Natural History Museum in London, opened last fall to acclaim.

Museum Review

Enjoy the Bugs, but Don’t Feed the Scientists

The Cocoon, a new area of the Darwin Center at the Natural History Museum in London, seems to define a new approach to science museums.

Maestro’s Pay Hangs on Unsigned Deal

James Levine’s medical problems provide a window into orchestras’ deals with megastars.

Video Game Review | 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2'

In This Electronic War, Momentum Shifts to the Underdog

“Battlefield: Bad Company 2” is sophisticated and funny. Will it end the stranglehold on today’s shooter fan by the Call of Duty series?

Another Painter in O’Keeffe Territory

Susan Rothenberg’s paintings show the influence of the rugged New Mexico that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe.

Theater Review | 'Inner Voices'

Unhappy Medium Searches for Clarity

Judith Blazer and Heidi Blickenstaff star in “Inner Voices,” a program devoted to cultivating the solo musical form.

Dance Review

19th-Century Classics, and Then a Little Samba

In “La Magia de la Danza,” the enthusiastic, well-mannered corps of the National Ballet of Cuba is performing extended excerpts of well-known ballets at the London Coliseum.

Arts & Leisure Preview

Madman, Perhaps; Survivor, Definitely

Dennis Hopper, a man of contradictions and a legendary career, has proved he is a survivor.

Podcast: Music

On this week’s Popcast, a review of the latest album from the country music stalwart Alan Jackson and a round-table discussion about Justin Bieber, the 16-year-old pop music phenomenon. Ben Sisario is the host.

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Opinion

The Score

American composers discuss the challenges of creating “classical” music in the 21st century.

Asian Art Auction Sets Records for Artists

A trio of Asian art auctions by Sotheby’s set records for Asian artists and fetched a total of $41 million, exceeding presale estimates.

Design

The Toxic Side of Being, Literally, Green

The cruel truth is that most forms of the color green, the most powerful symbol of sustainable design, can be damaging to the environment.

Chinese Bidders Conquer Market

China's soaring financial power is sweeping across the market for Chinese art like a hurricane carrying off all that lies in its path.

Heady Days for Hong Kong Women

Three out of four films chosen to open and close the Hong Kong International Film Festival are by local women, a high proportion for a city famous for its macho cinema.

Nurturing Musicians of Depth

With over 350,000 instrumentalists and choristers scattered among 215 regional centers, El Sistema is a program that people seeking better ways to interest young people in music will look upon with wonder.

A Korean Artist's Origins, by Parachute

Do-Ho Suh's site-specific installations regularly explore the issue of cultural displacement and the relationship between individuality and collectivism.

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