Vietnam memorial wins architecture prize

Days after marking a significant milestone, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial will receive the 25-Year Award from the American Institute of Architects. The prize is given to designs that have stood the test of time for 25 years.

Backlash over return of looted art

The debate over restitution for looted art is
heating up in Germany. Museums are questioning the motives of claimants as they face the loss of expensive works.

Art to see before you die II

The Guardian’s Arts Blog readers have finished thier list of 50 works of art to see before you die. If you’re reading this from my art website, then you’ve only 49 left ;>

Metro wants “better” music

Rather than fixing the escalators, Metro is seeking to vet street performers. A new proposal would select and pay, ensuring that they all sound the same IMO.

Sackler Sets Record as Multitudes Flock To Bible Exhibit

With 40-minute waits, the Sackler is drawing record crowds to ‘Bibles Before the Year 1000′, an exhibit of the development of the Christian Bible.

The creation myths

Very little thought is typically given to the work/life balance of artists. Here’s an interesting article about artists striving to create amid the demands of family and personal life.