''FUSE'' was a

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-based Canadian non-profit arts and culture

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published by Artons Cultural Affairs Society and Publishing Inc. ''FUSE'' was one of

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’s longest running alternative art publications. Throughout its 38 year history, the focus has been the interchange between art, media, and politics. The magazine published its final issue in Winter 2013, under the editorial direction of Gina Badger.

History

''Centerfold'', an arts newsprint magazine addressing the lack of critical discourse within artist-run culture, was founded in

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, Canada in 1976. In 1978, ''Centerfold'' relocated to Toronto, and in 1980, the name of the magazine changed to ''FUSE''. The focus of the magazine shifted from "an interdisciplinary artists" magazine to "a cultural news magazine". The publishers of ''FUSE'' incorporated as Artons Cultural Affairs Society and Publishing in 1984.

Founding editors

''Centerfold'' founding editors were Clive Robertson and Marcella Bienvenue. Continuing as ''FUSE'' after the November 1979 issue, the founding editors were Clive Robertson, Lisa Steele and Tom Sherman.

Contributors

Early contributors to the magazine include:Clive Robertson, ''Policy Matters: Administration of Art and Culture'' (Toronto: YYZ Books, 2006), , pp. 225ff
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