Who is Joshua Bell, you ask? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. Back in April ’07, this world-famous violin soloist was good-natured enough to participate in an experiment put on by Gene Weingarten of the Washington Post. The experiment involved playing incognito in a busy subway station to see who noticed and recognized him. You can view the results here. (Even if you care nothing for classical music, the article is worth reading for what it says about art, and our ability to appreciate it, in the midst of our busy, distracted lives.) Continue reading »