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MAXXI president Pio Baldi resigns following the discovery of an €800.000 accounts deficit. The museum's press office assures that MAXXI is not facing closure. JV - 14.05.12

Future's Future 07.05.12
Open call: Looking for speakers for Facing Forward: Future’s Future.
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New: Gutmag - London-Amsterdam based online arts & culture magazine. DR - 07.05.12

Plans for next Generational Triennial 03.05.12
New Museum announces Lauren Cornell and artist Ryan Trecartin to curate 2015 Generational Triennial.
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What’s a high-powered art fair without parties? NYT lists the places to be this week if you're in New York for the Frieze Art Fair. JV - 03.05.12

The Frieze Art Fair New York faces the threat of protests by the Occupy movement against art commercialisation as it makes its first trip abroad. JV - 01.05.12

Turner Prize shortlist 01.05.12
The four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize this year were announced this morning at Tate Britain.
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Pop-up hairdressing salon in Time/Store Den Haag 24.04.12
Get your hair done in exchange for Hour Notes between April 25-29.
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Facing Forward: Future City 24.04.12
Good news for everyone who is looking for a ticket for Wednesday's sold-out Future City lecture evening with Rem Koolhaas and China Miéville: the evening will be live streamed at an alternative location.
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China binges on art museums: last year 395 museums were built across China. JV - 24.04.12