Jens Hoffmann to Curate FRONT Triennial in Cleveland

Jens Hoffmann, a curator originally from Costa Rica, has stepped down from his role as deputy director at the Jewish Museum in New York to concentrate on curatorial endeavors. Claudia Gould, the museum's director, shared this news, highlighting Hoffmann's dedication to curating exhibitions and collaborating with artists. He will continue to serve as the director of special projects at the museum. Additionally, Hoffmann has been named co-curator, alongside Michelle Grabner, for the first edition of FRONT, the Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, themed "An American City," scheduled from July 7 to September 20, 2018, with a $5 million budget. The triennial will explore Cleveland's ongoing deconstruction and reconstruction, featuring public programs, site-specific installations, artist residencies, and an online newspaper. Participating venues include the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Akron Art Museum.