Shirakaba and Rodin: A Transnational Dialogue between Japan and France

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-83
Author(s):  
Erin Schoneveld
Keyword(s):  
Modern Art ◽  
Public Access ◽  
White Birch ◽  
Auguste Rodin ◽  
The Public ◽  
Direct Exchange ◽  
Art Magazine ◽  
Literature Theory ◽  
European Modernism

This essay examines the role ofShirakaba(White Birch, 1910-1923) as an art magazine that aspired to create new audiences and foster the exchange of ideas by providing an alternate space to address diverse views about modern art, literature, theory, and identity. In addition to introducing European modernism to Japan through the writings of western artists, authors, and thinkers,Shirakabacreated access to and direct exchange of artwork with a number of artists such as Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), Heinrich Vogeler (1872-1942), Max Klinger (1857-1920), and Bernard Leach (1887-1979). Among these,Shirakaba’stransnational dialogue with the French sculptor Auguste Rodin was the most significant. I argue thatShirakaba’sdiscourse with Rodin not only facilitated new forums for the public access and display of modern art in Japan, but also was emblematic of its humanist ideology rooted in artistic subjectivity and self-expression.


The Fight for Access to Government Records round Two: Enter the Computer

1994 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigman L. Splichal ◽  
Bill F. Chamberlin
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Public Records ◽  
The Public ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Government Records

Federal, state, and local governments are converting public records to computer formats at a rapid pace, creating novel issues with respect to public access. Record requesters are finding access laws, written when most documents were on paper and stored in file cabinets, inadequate when applied to requests for records held in government computers. As a result, requesters have turned to the courts to define the contours of public access in the computer age. Several court cases suggest government agencies are using the fact information is in a computer as an excuse to withhold records. This paper underlines the need to rewrite access laws to acknowledge the pervasive role of computers in government. It proposes a fifteen-point approach to computerized information to help guide the public and media in their quest to ensure computers are used to enhance public access, not undermine it.

scholarly journals Transparency in EU Trade Policy: A Comprehensive Assessment of Current Achievements

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 261-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Marx ◽  
Guillaume Van der Loo
Keyword(s):  
Trade Policy ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Public Access ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
The Public ◽  
Institutional Actors ◽  
The Eu

<p>The EU trade policy is increasingly confronted with demands for more transparency. This article aims to investigate how transparency takes shape in EU trade policy. First, we operationalize the concept of transparency along two dimensions: a process dimension and an actor dimension. We then apply this framework to analysis of EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). After analyzing transparency in relation to FTAs from the perspective of the institutional actors (Commission, Council and Parliament), the different instruments and policies that grant the public actors (civil society and citizens) access to information and documents about EU FTAs are explored by discussing Regulation 1049/2001, which provides for public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, and the role of the European Ombudsman. The article is based on an analysis of official documents, assessments in the academic literature and case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. The ultimate aim is to assess current initiatives and identify relevant gaps in the EU’s transparency policies. This article argues that the EU has made significant progress in fostering transparency in the negotiation phase of FTAs, but less in the implementation phase.</p>

scholarly journals Dualisme Penyelesaian Sengketa Permohonan Informasi Publik

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 672-676
Author(s):  
Kartika Widya Utama ◽  
Yudhitiya Dyah Sukmadewi
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Public Information ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Public Order ◽  
Information Transparency ◽  
The Public ◽  
Administrative Body

Public Information Transparency after 1998 reformation has gained momentum since the issuance of Law No. 14 of 2008 concerning Transparency of Public Information. Public access to obtain information owned by the state administrative body does not always run smoothly. The role of the Administrative Court as a Judiciary that guarantees the upholding of Good Public Order Principles, especially the principle of public transparency, was tested. This article will discuss the extent of the role of PTUN in disputes over requests for public information, which in the process will also discuss the part of the Public Information Commission in requests for public information in terms of authority and competence. As a conceptual article, the conclusion that can be drawn is that the state administrative dispute procedure needs to be clearly stated, whether it is mandatory to use the procedure for requesting public information through the Public Information Commission or whether it can use a claim mechanism through the State Administrative Court. Keyword: Open Government, Administrative Court, Good Governance Principle Abstrak Keterbukaan Informasi Publik pasca reformasi semakin mendapatkan momentum semenjak diterbitkannya Undang-Undang No. 14 Tahun 2008 tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik. Akses masyarakat untuk mendapatkan informasi yang dimiliki oleh badan administrasi negara tidak selalu berjalan dengan lancar. Peran PTUN sebagai Badan Peradilan yang menjamin tegaknya Asas-asas Umum Ketertiban yang Baik khususnya asas keterbukaan publik pun diuji. Artikel ini akan membahas sejauh mana peran dari PTUN dalam sengketa permohonan informasi publik yang dalam prosesnya akan membahas pula mengenai peran Komisi Informasi Publik dalam permohonan informasi publik dari sisi kewenangan dan kompetensi. Sebagai artikel konseptual, kesimpulan yang dapat diambil adalah perlu ditegaskan dengan jelas prosedur sengketa administrasi negara apakah diwajibankan menggunakan prosedur permohonan informasi publik melalui Komisi Informasi Publik ataukah dapat menggunakan mekanisme gugatan melalui Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negara. Kata Kunci: Keterbukaan informasi publik, PTUN, Asas-Asas Umum Pemerintahan yang Baik

Literature, Theory, and the Politics of Criticism in Contemporary Thailand

PMLA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. 658-661
Author(s):  
Rachel V. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Public Domain ◽  
Public Intellectual ◽  
Penal Code ◽  
Literary Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Run Up ◽  
Literature Theory ◽  
Court Of First Instance

In the aftermath of Britain's Nuptial Extravaganza celebrating the Union of Prince William and Kate Middleton, comparisons between that event and the profile of the monarchy in Thailand have emerged. Occupying a central and highly visible position in the public domain, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX, r. 1946–present) is widely held in great esteem. Yet the silencing of republican sentiment in the run-up to the royal wedding in London echoes the measures deployed with increasing regularity and rigor in Thailand under article 112 of the country's penal code, a law against lèse-majesté that effectively suppresses all open criticism of the Thai monarchy. In 2009 an all-time high of 164 lèse-majesté cases were tried in Thailand's Court of First Instance (“Article 112”). The Thai historian and public intellectual Somsak Jeamteerasakul, among others, has argued that these measures create a climate of fear around the discussion of the place and role of the monarchy in contemporary Thailand. This climate also has a bearing on the production and study of literature, on literary analysis, and on approaches to literary and cultural theory in Thailand.

scholarly journals Integrating HBIM models in the management of the public use of heritage buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-235
Author(s):  
Elena Salvador-García ◽  
Jorge Luis García Valldecabres ◽  
María José Viñals Blasco
Keyword(s):  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Heritage Buildings

The greatest challenge in managing public access to heritage buildings and ensuring the long-term feasibility of their reuse is to establish a sustainable relationship between visitors and assets. The aim of this paper is thus to identify the potential role of Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) for public use in heritage buildings. The study, which is part of a design science research project, limits its scope to the development of the two first stages of a comprehensive HBIM protocol for the public use of heritage, focusing on visitor management, programming preventative conservation, and heritage interpretation and dissemination to solve the difficulties detected in the management of these four areas. The methodology followed involves a literature review, case study analysis, interviews with stakeholders, field visits, and analysis of technical documents. Results indicate that HBIM can help to improve and optimize the management of the public use of historic buildings.

scholarly journals Public Domain and the Copyright. State Participation and Public Interests in the Information Age

2015 ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Ivan I. Zasursky
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Public Domain ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
State Participation

The article presents a review of development of the copyright system and brings up the issue of public domain. The role of state is considered to be in dissemination, conservation and augmentation of cultural values, knowledge and information. Currently, the attempts to protect intellectual property and interests of the industry in Russia jeopardize the public access to the objects of public cultural heritage. The author suggests 10 steps necessary to develop the public domain in the field of culture and science and to transform the current copyright standards.

Natural substances and semisynthetic derivatives as potential alternative products against SARS-CoV-2

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Fuochi ◽  
Pio Maria Furneri
Keyword(s):  
Public Access ◽  
Time Range ◽  
The Public ◽  
Natural Substances ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Transmission Studies ◽  
Inhibitory Molecules

Background and Objective: Today, a new β-coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 has emerged and it is causing a global pandemic. Inter-human transmission studies have indicated a significant role of aerosols in the transmission of many respiratory viruses. Hence, it is very important to decrease the spread of the virus through disinfectant agents. This review aimed to provide an overview related to possible alternative inhibitory molecules against this virus. Method: For this review the literature search was performed in the MEDLINE electronic database using the public access known as NCBI-PUBMED. Keywords "coronavirus" and “SARS-CoV-2” and “COVID19” were used. No specific time range was used. Results: We provide a review related to structure, anti-coronavirus activity and molecular mechanism of natural substances and semisynthetic derivatives such as glycopeptides, lipopeptides, probiotics, surfactants, terpenes and resveratrol. We also include the latest in vitro experiments with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity. We also provide the theoretical basis for discussing the prospects of such natural molecules as possible alternative anti-Coronavirus products, so as to develop a complete screening for future applications. Conclusion: In summary, this review suggest to investigate deeper several molecules most of which belong to natural substances to fight COVID19 disease.

scholarly journals Modalities, Challenges, and Possibilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-42
Author(s):  
Peter K. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Patent Protection ◽  
Pharmaceutical Innovation ◽  
Public Access ◽  
The Public ◽  
Property System ◽  
Introductory Article ◽  
To Come ◽  
Proper Balance

On October 25, 2019, the Texas A&M Journal of Property Law and the Center for Law and Intellectual Property at Texas A&M University School of Law jointly organized the “Pharmaceutical Innovation, Patent Protection, and Regulatory Exclusivities” Symposium. Although none of the organizers and participants could predict what was to come in the next few months, there was a wide consensus that the rapid changes in the pharmaceutical landscape and our continuous struggle to strike a proper balance between proprietary protection and public access in the public health arena deserves scholarly, policy, and regulatory attention. To help contextualize the articles included in this special issue and to inform readers about the inspirations and motivations behind the Symposium, Part II of this Introductory Article explores the different modalities of protection—in particular the role of patents and regulatory exclusivities in providing the needed incentives to pharmaceutical developers. Part III identifies three sets of challenges that affect the future of pharmaceutical innovation at both the domestic and international levels. Part IV utilizes a very recent event—the COVID-19 pandemic—to illustrate the wide array of policy options and possibilities both within and outside the intellectual property system. This Part makes salient the nexus between the domestic and international debates on pharmaceutical innovation.

scholarly journals Comparing the Cologne Sonderbund of 1912 and the Second Post-Impressionist Exhibition in London

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Timonina
Keyword(s):  
Modern Art ◽  
Art Exhibition ◽  
The West ◽  
Systematic Overview ◽  
European Modernism

The article examines the agendas of the International Art Exhibition of the West German Sonderbund held in Cologne in 1912 and the Second Post-Impressionist Exhibition organised in London the same year, by contrasting their historical contexts and comparing their theoretical backgrounds. While the shows varied slightly in approach, both sought to give a systematic overview of the latest trends in art, which was then marketed mainly by private dealers. They addressed similar issues, such as defining the inherited tradition and topical dilemmas about the autonomy of painting and its decorative potential. The paper will discuss the emphasis on the progressive timeline and international outlook on modern art they formulated. It will also revisit the role of these exhibitions in light of the currently expanding discussion of the mechanisms that shaped the canon of European modernism.

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