As I meet artists also working at the Salzamt here in Linz it becomes apparent that the capital of culture is not that popular with everyone. I have yet to dig deeper, but already there are murmers of idea-stealing, last minute cancellations and artists not being treated so well… hmmm. Digging via questioning over the weekend.
In the British press, I thought Charlotte Higgins blog entry was interesting: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jul/0…
Not just for the pioneering moments in art, but a fresh appreciation of our free museums and galleries in the UK. I think I will be lucky enough to get a free ‘insider’ pass for all cultural events here, (if that doesn’t work I will flash my Tate card and smile sweetly) but everywhere has an entry fee – everywhere! Indeed, how could they stay open otherwise? We are very lucky in that respect.
