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Mariët Westermann has been appointed as the first female director of the Guggenheim Museum, taking over from Richard Armstrong. She will lead amid ongoing controversies surrounding the Abu Dhabi project and recent union negotiations at the New York museum.

Glenn D. Lowry, leading MoMA since 1995, will step down in 2025. His tenure included major expansions and notable controversies, including protests against board members' financial practices. An international search for his successor will soon begin.

Marie-Josée Kravis has been named the new board chair of MoMA, succeeding Leon Black amid controversy over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Her appointment, alongside Ronnie Heyman's re-election, will take effect on July 1, 2021.

The podcast 'Death of an Artist' attempts to break the art world's silence on Ana Mendieta's death but falls short in capturing her enduring legacy. Host Helen Molesworth explores existing narratives without new revelations, emphasizing the need for compassionate dialogue.

Weekly, we honor recently departed art world figures. This edition remembers Nathan Farb, a photographer and educator; Christine Ruiz-Picasso, founder of Museo Picasso Málaga; and Thomas Zipp, a German interdisciplinary artist.

Nate Lippens delves into Derek McCormack's The Shithole Opry Collector's Guide, exploring its satirical take on country music and coprophilia. The catalogue challenges norms with humor and wit.

The Hole, a New York gallery, is being sued by landlords for unpaid rent. The gallery has also recently closed its Los Angeles venue, signaling financial challenges.

President Trump's rhetoric reaches a disturbing peak, threatening Iranian civilization. Strikes by the U.S. and Israel target cultural sites and educational institutions, raising global concerns of potential war crimes.

Files from the Department of Justice disclose that two trustees from the Djerassi Resident Artists Program visited Epstein’s island in 2011. The visit was part of a conference, years before they joined the board.

Josh Kline's article addresses the inequities in New York's real estate market affecting the art world. While acknowledging this issue is crucial, understanding its causes is necessary for solutions. Rather than relocating, there is hope in new leadership and determination to sustain