Between now and April 27, the Van Alen Institute is taking bids for a variety of unique experiences ? a jaunt through Madrid with Rafael Moneo, dinner at the Libeskinds', "tripping in the Netherlands" with Winy Maas, etc. ? to raise funds for the Institute and their "cross-disciplinary research, provocative public programs, and inventive design competitions."
And for those in NYC, tonight is the Van Alen's Spring Party, taking place at The Tunnel in West Chelsea.

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