Karin Merx is founder and editor of the Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. She is a PhD scholar and her research focuses on the museum policy of the director, Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (1963-1984). She is an academic, musician, artist and film-maker. She is the author of the academic book, ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.’ published with academic publisher Eburon. This landmark publication, currently exclusively available in Dutch, is the first of its kind that focuses solely on De Wilde and his tenure as the director of the Stedelijk. It is therefore an indispensable source for students and researchers on museum history and modern art in the twentieth century.