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THE EBB AND FLOW

ajor cultural institutions across the globe ushered in new leaders. began his three-year term as director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea, on February 1. In late September, assumed her role as the director of the Nam June Paik Art Center. That was named director of Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum. Her tenure will officially begin on January 1, 2020, following the retirement of , who helmed the institution for 13 years. Kataoka was also appointed president of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art. In late October, became the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei. took over Beijing’s M Woods Museum as director on October 4, following the resignation of co-founder . In Hong Kong, was promoted as the curator of Para Site. The team also welcomed as curator of education and public programs on June 26.

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