Ethics in Media
Immoral Art
Submitted by barcode 2x on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:01.Is there such a thing as moral or immoral art? Give examples!
Corey Haim and the Dangerous Culture of Fame
Submitted by barcode 2x on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:00.By BARCODE 2x
38-year-old actor Corey Haim was found dead this morning of accidental overdose in his home in Los Angeles. The child star of Lucas and The Lost Boys, Haim was a comical, quircky, endearing performer. After years of struggle with drug addiction, the circumstances of his death are all too-familiar.
Read More »The Beatles or the Stones?
Submitted by barcode 2x on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 17:16.Most people are either Beatles fans or Rolling Stones fans. For some, it's about more than just the music. It's a personality issue, and a lifestyle issue. Which band do you prefer, and why?
Ethics in Art: MASHUP
Submitted by barcode 2x on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 11:19.By BARTON BUND
Mashup is a crude name for a controversial art form. This collage of previously created work into a new and different form altogether has been getting more and more attention lately. There are great examples like mashup artist Girl Talk, who creates entire records made up of samples of other artists. There have been innovative mashups like The Grey Album, Danger Mouse's combination of Jay Z's Black Album and the Beatles' White Album. Is it art? Well yes, of course it is.
Read More »Is there an appropriate place for ads about abortion?
Submitted by barcode 2x on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 16:38.CBS plans to play an anti-abortion advertisement during the Superbowl. Many argue it's not the right place and time. But is there an appropriate place for it anywhere on TV? Would it be appropriate during any major network broadcast?
What is an Artist's Responsibility?
Submitted by barcode 2x on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 17:53.By BARTON BUND
Art is ultimately unprofitable. It is a lousy investment. Artists and organizations tend to do better while they are in their flux state, an inspirational state. The condition of being inspired can be momentary or lifelong, and by nature, people in this state are irrational and impractical. Art is frivolous. And yet, art can flourish in times of adversity.
Read More »Flashing Tiger, Hidden Rules
Submitted by barcode 2x on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 15:33.By Mz. MANNERS, OUT OF REHAB AND BACK ON THE CASE
It is a great moment for protecting media content. Annie Leibovitz has imposed fascinating and bold restrictions upon her images of a stripped-down Tiger Woods.
The Vanity Fair cover images, shot three years ago, as part of a very Vanity-Fair type of article, can be shown on television with the following criteria:
Leibovitz's rules, as given in an email:
Read More »Facebook's New Privacy Features
Submitted by barcode 2x on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 17:10.By BARCODE 2x
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has published an open letter to all users, announcing upcoming changes. Though he still stresses self-management of private information, he is implementing new user controls over who can read what. In his December 2, 2009 letter he states:
"We're adding something that many of you have asked for — the ability to control who sees each individual piece of content you create or upload."
Read More »CONVERGENCE 2009
Submitted by barcode 2x on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 17:02.By BARCODE 2x
Tuesday December 1, 2009 was the Arts Alliance's first annual 'Convergence', a half-day seminar for local artists and arts organizations. This event unveiled the new a3arts.org website, a web portal for local artists and arts events. Discussions also covered the conversion of commercial space into galleries and performance space, as well as an overview of the value of the 'creative economy.'
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