From: International Foundation Manifesta, Amsterdam

Press release no 5.
Contrary to recent comments in the press, Manifesta 6, which was planned to take place in Nicosia this autumn, will not be relocated to any other venue, nor will it take place anywhere else, in any other related form.

The International Foundation Manifesta acknowledges that the issue of artistic education is currently attracting a great deal of public attention and has become a hot topic for debate - not least, within the context of the current educational reforms in Europe, often referred to as �the Bologna Process�. The Foundation takes a close interest in the principal issues at stake. In recent years the use of an art school model, as a means of investigating and expanding the possibilities in contemporary art and society, has shown sufficient potential to stimulate a wide variety of different approaches. It has recently given birth to a number of interesting initiatives and created something of a chain reaction.

The Foundation wishes once more to confirm, in relation to earlier statements about court proceedings, that it and its temporary partner for Manifesta 6, Nicosia for Art Ltd., are still actively seeking a solution to their legal differences, which would commit the parties concerned to dropping all claims and counterclaims and exonerate all parties, including the former curators of Manifesta 6, from any threat of future legal action.

The International Foundation Manifesta assumes full responsibility for its overall strategy. This encompasses the selection of the Host City and Curatorial Team for each edition of the Biennial and the structure within which the curators are expected to operate. The Foundation is currently working on proposals for Manifesta 7 and expects to be able to announce the location of this in the near future.

International Foundation Manifesta
Amsterdam
The Netherlands

unitednationsplaza is pleased to announce its inaugural conference and a first seminar.

unitednationsplaza is exhibition as school. Structured as a seminar/residency program in the city of Berlin, it will involve collaboration with approximately 60 artists, writers, theorists and a wide range of audiences for a period of one year. In the tradition of Free Universities, most of its events will be free and open to all those interested to take part. unitednationsplaza is organized by Anton Vidokle in collaboration with Liam Gillick, Boris Groys, Martha Rosler, Walid Raad, Jalal Toufic, Nikolaus Hirsch, Natascha Sadr Haghighian and Tirdad Zolghadr.

As their project for Manifesta 6, the curatorial team of Mai Abu ElDahab, Anton Vidokle and Florian Waldvogel, intends to use the capital, network and infrastructure of Manifesta along with the local resources to start an experimental art school.

Yes proposing an art school (educational model) using the platform of a Biennial: that was a good and original idea.

Contrary to recent comments in the press, Manifesta 6, which was planned to take place in Nicosia this autumn, will not be relocated to any other venue, nor will it take place anywhere else, in any other related form.