Free Art, and other reads.

The San Francisco Chronicle has this story about Boston-based artist Bren Bataclan and his leave-out-paintings-for-free project.

"The economy is so bad now. People are losing their jobs, so this is how I can help," Bataclan told the paper.

Boston University graduate Jane Goldberg's memoir of a life in dance draws attention from the New York Times.

Lord Renfew attacks the Met. The Met responds.

Going through Madoff withdrawal? Here's a little Bernie to keep you going.