Seeing Double

This week New York welcomes “Performa ‘09“, the third biennial of performance art to hit the city. The event features more than 150 artists over three weeks, and one of whom has me very excited.
I was lucky enough to experience South African artist Candice Breitz’s video installation “Legend” a few [...]

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Yalies Unplugged

Seniority rules at Yale, but not entirely.  The Whiffenpoofs are the century-old men’s a cappella ensemble, limited to 14 vocalists from each year’s senior class – you’ll hear them on this week’s show.  But there’s a noteworthy junior who’s hot on their heels.
Tenor Sam Tsui is a featured soloist with the Duke’s Men of Yale.  [...]

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The Priciest Way to Remember Michael

What happens when you mix the King of Pop with the King of Pop Art? The answer is Andy Warhol’s 1984 portrait of Michael Jackson, which will hit the New York auction block later this month. The bidding will start at $840,000, but since both Jackson and Warhol are dead, the piece is expected to [...]

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Filipino Inmates’ Tribute to MJ

This is amazing. Especially a few minutes in when they bring out the banner with a giant Christ-like image of Michael. (See also my earlier post with their original “Thriller” performance from ‘07.) Thanks to Jocelyn Gonzales for this link.

-Leital Molad

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Michael Jackson’s Global Reach

This video of Filipino inmates performing a mass-ensemble dance to “Thriller” was circulating around the web a year or so ago. Given today’s news, we thought it was worth another look. Jackson’s death adds a dose of poignancy to the bizarre spectacle.

- Leital Molad

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