This Cambridge Analytica thing is an unmitigated disaster, no doubt; so much so that Mark Zuckerberg was called to testify before congress. Now he is apologizing and promising to do better (again). Affirmative consent would be great. Giving users everywhere a copy of their…

Every so often over the past few years I’ve floated this idea on social media, and I usually get a mixed response at best. Some people think it is awesome, some think it is not possible, some think it is just plain wrongheaded. But I’m going…

“Why do we call Dante Alighieri by his first name? Because Dante is our friend.” (Attribution Unknown)

The DIY Guide to Curating Performance

1. Love Your Subject

Whether you’re curating a season at a performing arts venue, an exhibition at a gallery or museum, or a festival, you need to love your subject. One time on a panel at NYU Bill Bragin and I discovered that we shared a similar origin story. In…

It was during the first week of school in 8th grade, in Mr. Wood’s social studies class. I had…