Sad news day for the Boston art world

[amethystmoon]

Brandeis is closing the Rose Art Museum and *selling* thier extensive, amazing collection. Might I add they built a brand new addition only 7-8 years ago. This is awful for a variety of reasons, but just think if you were one of the generous people who donated one of your personal collection pieces to this museum; and now the school is turning

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[pensivewombat]

The Boston "art world" sucks. There is no two ways about it.

My reaction to the Rose Art Museum news: "un-FUCKING-believable!"

Why is art always the first thing to go?

[ext_2844]

Unfortunately Brandeis has been hit particularly hard in the recession, and one of their biggest philanthropic donors had half their foundation money invested entirely with Bernard Madoff (losses of over $145 million).

A 10% cut in faculty is being discussed. Universities in general are in big trouble.