Art Beat

Friday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, musicians of the Detroit Symphony vote on a final contract offer.

Conversation: Elizabeth Bishop’s ‘Prose’

By Tom LeGro

Although publishing relatively little, roughly 100 poems, Elizabeth Bishop wrote volumes, and over the last decade nearly all of her unpublished work has been made public. Last week, two new books were added to the Bishop's canon, titled simply "Poetry"…

Thursday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, some of the antiquities that were believed to be looted have been located.

Conversation: Borders Files for Bankruptcy

By Molly Finnegan

On Wednesday, the bookstore chain Borders filed for Chapter 11 reorganization after accumulating more than $1 billion in debt and failing to pay publishers that supply its inventory.

Talking About Girl Talk

When Gregg Gillis takes the stage, he's accompanied by two industrial grade laptops, 30 or so fans and lots of confetti. It's all part of the music project he calls Girl Talk.

Wednesday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, a contemporary art auction turns into arts funding protest.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Turns 100

The story of Taliesin and Frank Lloyd Wright's time spent there will soon be celebrated this year with months of tours, receptions, photography, concerts, and a number of exhibits including artifacts and archival photos.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Turns 100

"Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century" at the Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of the architect's Taliesin.

In Search for Inspiration, Studio 360 Finds ‘Spark’ at the Source

"Spark: How Creativity Works," a new book by the producer of Studio 360, draws on interviews with nearly forty creative minds to draw lessons about what it means to be creative.

Tuesday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, Jasper Johns and Yo-Yo Ma are honored at the White House.