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A generous medium : photography at Wellesley 1972-2012
The catalog features works selected for interpretation by sixty-five participants - Davis directors and curators, Wellesley faculty, alumnae in the field, and major patrons - all who have had an instrumental role in the shape and pedagogical use of the collection over the last forty years. The catalog presents a range of pictures, from unattributed early photographs to works by modern masters and renowned contemporary artists. This diversity reflects the engagement of many contributors over time.
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How to Commercialize Shaolin Culture Outside China: A Discussion Within the Framework of Bourdieu’s Cultural Capital
Shaolin culture’s commercialization in China, along with the country’s political and economic modernization process, is controversial, and many critics are concerned about the ramifications of its commercialization. This study presents a brief history of the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center in Los Angeles using data collected from two in-depth interviews. Within the framework of Bourdieu’s cultural capital theory, the Center’s development in the highly capitalized and fiercely competitive American cultural market provides some valuable insights into Shaolin culture’s path to commercialization. This path can be characterized as the transformation of Shaolin cultural capital into social capital through its integration into local communities via cultural performances, thus promoting capital upgrading and re-institutionalization.
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User Experience of Architectural Promenade in Art and Cultural Centres in Calabar, Crossriver State, Nigeria
The architectural success of any structure depends on how well people experience spaces. In order to improve the overall user experience in spaces, the architectural promenade concept has become a part of modern architectural design. Despite this, little is known about it or how it affects the user experience, particularly in Art and Cultural Centres. This research aims to assess the user experience of architectural promenade in selected Art and Cultural Centres in Calabar, Cross-river state, Nigeria. A quantitative methodology was applied to gather data from the selected arts and Cultural Centres in Calabar, Crossriver. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 2021 software was employed to analyse the acquired data. The findings indicated that many users did not necessarily enjoy the architectural promenade in Cultural Centres, affecting their overall experience of spaces. The study recommended architectural promenade as an area of user experience that researchers could focus on in research. It also suggests Architects architectural promenade as a conscious consideration in the design of art and Cultural Centres.
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Humanitarian actions of a cultural center during the Covid-19 pandemic: an analogy with supply chain business processes
PurposeThis study intends to map the supply chain and characterize the business processes of a cultural center in an aggregated and coordinated operation to serve families in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. This case study analyzes distinct aspects of humanitarian management capable of contributing to the management of commercial supply chains.Design/methodology/approachAdopting a case study approach, this research contextualizes the view on humanitarian supply chains related to the importance of participating organizations' engagement and the relationship and similarity with business organizations.FindingsThe study presents the model adopted to undertake the aid operations, maps the cultural center's humanitarian supply chain, clarifies the relationships and operations developed and compares the business processes with those of commercial chains. Possibilities and initiatives are discussed that can contribute to business organizations' greater engagement in humanitarian actions.Research limitations/implicationsRestricted to one case involving the cultural center and the other agents researched, the information and considerations are limited, and any generalization should be treated with caution.Practical implicationsThe study is a practical example that clarifies how business organizations can engage in the supply chain of humanitarian institutions. It also illustrates ways to help these institutions improve their fund-raising initiatives.Social implicationsThis study is justified by the representativeness of humanitarian actions in critical periods such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The study also presents potential ways to contribute to operations of this nature and to encourage business organizations to improve participation in humanitarian movements.Originality/valueMany studies on the subject have highlighted the importance of comparing humanitarian and business supply chains through real case research.
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Conceptual Model of The Hydrogeological System for Water Sources in The Bali Cultural Center Area and Surroundings
This research develops a conceptual hydrogeological model for the Bali Cultural Center and surrounding areas, integrating geological, hydrological, and meteorological data to improve understanding of groundwater flow and management. Field data collection and literature reviews were conducted to gather geological and hydrogeological information, while hydraulic conductivity was estimated through slug tests to determine permeability variations across formations. A ten-year meteorological dataset was analyzed to calculate the water balance, including rainfall, evapotranspiration, and surface runoff. The region’s geomorphology includes coastal plains, volcanic plains, fluvial valleys, and lava flow hills, which play a crucial role in groundwater movement. The geological structure consists of basaltic and laharic breccia as aquitards, while sand-boulder, gravel-sand, and beach-sand deposits serve as aquifers. Groundwater flows mainly from the northern hills to the southern coast, controlled by an internal hydrogeological boundary (HCB), with the southern boundary acting as a discharge zone. Hydraulic conductivity variations reflect differing permeability, influencing groundwater flow and storage. Water balance analysis reveals an average annual rainfall of 1,687 mm, with 30.4% recharging the groundwater, 39.3% lost to evapotranspiration, and 30.3% as surface runoff. This model highlights the need for sustainable groundwater management through effective monitoring, protection of recharge areas, and balanced extraction to ensure long-term water availability.
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Chaos and culture : Renzo Piano Building Workshop and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens
\"A history of the design and construction of the Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens set against the background of the economic and political crisis in Greece\"-- Provided by publisher.
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“It just helps to know that there are people who share your experience”: Exploring Racial Identity Development Through a Black Cultural Center
Literature about Black cultural centers (BCCs) detail the histories of these campus spaces and studies have explored BCCs and their contributions to Black students’ experiences. Racial identity development is often a lifelong journey, but less is known about the role of BCCs in this process during college. This ethnographic study offers how a BCC at a historically White institution (HWI) functions for Black students as they explore their racial identity as a potential strategy for strengthening campus engagement. Using individual interviews and participant observations, the findings show how the BCC proactively supports students’ understandings of (1) their personal racial identity, (2) the diversity that exists across Blackness, and (3) the common experiences that inform a shared racial identity.
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