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MAXXI president Baldi resigns

Metropolis M — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:25:43 +0200

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

Track in Ghent

Nina Folkersma — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:09:03 +0200

This weekend saw the opening of Track in Ghent (Belgium). A new edition of the outdoor sculpture project of the S.M.A.K. museum in Ghent in the tradition of Chambres d'Amis (1986) and Over The Edges (2000).

The New Stedelijk Museum

Jolien Verlaek — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:43 +0200

After an eight-year renovation full of drama, including a three-year delay, a bankrupt construction company, budget exceedings by millions of euros's - to name but a few - the beautiful, new (empty) Stedelijk Museum opens its doors to the press.

Future's Future

Metropolis M — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:08:28 +0200

Open call: Looking for speakers for Facing Forward: Future’s Future.

Gutmag - new magazine

Domeniek Ruyters — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:20:53 +0200

New: Gutmag - London-Amsterdam based online arts & culture magazine.
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First edition Frieze Art Fair in New York

Huib Haye van der Werf — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23:39 +0200

Seen as the new kid in town and with a surprising location and architecture, Frieze New York positions itself against the established Armory Show just weeks after it closed its doors.

Plans for next Generational Triennial

Metropolis M — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:08:14 +0200

New Museum announces Lauren Cornell and artist Ryan Trecartin to curate 2015 Generational Triennial.

Frieze NY party agenda

Metropolis M — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:42:24 +0200

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

Occupy against Frieze New York

Metropolis M — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:11:42 +0200

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

Turner Prize shortlist

Metropolis M — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:10:41 +0200

The four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize this year were announced this morning at Tate Britain.