What is the current status of the International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR)? Explain why it closed, where this was announced, and if its resources will remain available. Include the author and publication date of any external announcements.
Navigate to ifar.org. Read the announcement on the homepage to determine IFAR's current status and resource availability. Click the 'Announcement in ARTnews' link. Read the ARTnews article to identify the author, publication date, and the primary reason for IFAR's closure. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the questions.
State that IFAR has ceased operations. State that users should check back on the IFAR website for updates regarding its resources. Identify the ARTnews article as the source of the detailed announcement. State that the ARTnews article was published on September 27, 2024, and authored by Harrison Jacobs. State that the primary reason for IFAR's closure was a six-month assessment of its activities and finances.