German Ballet Director Suspended After Allegedly Smearing Feces in Face of Critic of His Work
A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face by a ballet director after he apparently took offense at a review she wrote.
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Italy’s La Scala Opens Modest Mussorgsky Opera, Ukraine Protests Russian Culture Performed in Europe
Italy´s most famous opera house opens Russia’s ‘Boris Godunov’ tonight, sparking protests and allegations of a propaganda win for the Kremlin.
‘No Culture, No future’: Thousands Protest in Brussels Against Restrictions on Arts Sector
Thousands of performers, cinema operators, event organizers and others joined together Sunday to protest COVID restrictions in Brussels.
Hunter Biden and ‘Art’ Exhibit Invitees Pose Maskless in Los Angeles
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, posed maskless with invitees at his “art” exhibit in Los Angeles on Friday despite local “health” rules.
Report: Hunter Biden Peddles Paintings for $500K to Eric Garcetti and Moby in Los Angeles ‘Art’ Exhibit
The first Hunter Biden “art” exhibition was held on Friday in Los Angeles to sell Hunter’s paintings for $500,000 to nearly 200 anonymous buyers, Mother Jones reported Tuesday.
Watch: Skateboarder Vandalizes George Floyd Statue in New York
A skateboarder was caught on camera splashing grey paint into the face of a George Floyd statue in New York.
Media Elite: Public Should Pay ‘Gadget Tax’ to Support Us During the Pandemic
Wealthy British stars have called for a “gadget tax” on electronics in a bid to have the public subsidise the arts during the pandemic.
Arts Advocates Pin Hope on Joe Biden for ‘Astronomical Increase’ in Funding
Funding for the arts has been described as “steady” under the Trump administration, according to arts advocates, but now that Joe Biden will be in the White House, they are hoping for an “astronomical increase.”
California Schools Could Be Banned from NCAA Championships if Athlete Compensation Bill Passes
The NCAA is warning that California schools could be banned from the championships over a bill allowing compensation for student-athletes.
