OCTOBER 26, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rethinking the 1913 Armory Show. Impact: The 1913 Armory Show introduced Americans to modernism, which ultimately led to the creation of art movements that would confuse generations of art critics and university students, resulting in countless debates over what constitutes 'art.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more shocking than the Armory Show was the price tag of those abstract paintings? They could have bought a small yacht instead!.
• Headline: Global Expansion of Manhattan Architects. Impact: The architects' overseas escapades not only delayed Manhattan’s luxury towers but also laid the groundwork for the world's most pretentious buildings, leaving future generations to wonder, 'What were they thinking?'. Fact: Did you know that every time an architect travels, a new trend is born? Too bad the trend isn't 'affordable housing.'.
• Headline: 1944 Bretton Woods Conference Transcript Unearthed. Impact: The discovery of the Bretton Woods transcript turned historians into detectives, sparking wild theories about hidden agendas, secret alliances, and the possibility that someone actually took notes during an important meeting.. Fact: Did you know that if the transcript had been found sooner, we might have avoided a few decades of economic chaos? Or maybe not; history has a funny way of repeating itself..
• Headline: Tides Come and Go, but She Won’t. Impact: Fosse's play touches on timeless themes of loss, which means that every time someone watches it, they're reminded that unresolved grief is a universal condition, making them feel better about their own issues... at least for a moment.. Fact: Did you know that theatergoers often prefer watching characters suffer rather than dealing with their own problems? It’s like therapy, but with popcorn..
• Headline: Citi Chairman Is Said to Have Planned Chief’s Exit Over Months. Impact: Michael O’Neill's meticulous planning for Vikram Pandit’s exit may have inspired a new trend in corporate sabotage, leading to a future where boardrooms resemble reality TV shows with dramatic exits and unexpected alliances.. Fact: Did you know that corporate politics is just like high school, but with bigger egos and less locker room drama? Or maybe not..