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Get in-depth perspectives through commissioned articles, interviews and reports on current topics for Asia-Europe cultural relations.


By Naima Morelli

22 May 2019

Permaculture in Chiang Mai I In conversation with Christian Shearer

Panya Project

This month, culture360 contributor Naima Morelli interviews Christian Shearer, Founder of Panya Project, an international community outside of Chiang Mai focusing on permaculture and entirely sustainable living.

By culture360

13 May 2019

TEH #87 Conference pARTicipation | Interview

TEH Conference #87

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As part of the media partnership with culture360.ASEF.org, we have interviewed Mieke Renders, Managing Director of Trans Europe Halles(TEH). As a prelude to the TEH #87 Conference pARTicipation taking place …

By David Fernández

11 Apr 2019

In conversation with Co-Directors of 98B COLLABoratory | Manila, Philippines

98B COLLABoratory

This month, culture360 interviews Kathrine Nuñez, Gabrielle Gatchalian, Juno Vizcarra and Gabriel Villegas, Co-Directors of 98B COLLABoratory, an artist-run, multidisciplinary site and convergence zone for creative sharing, discussion, and collaboration …

By David Fernández

03 Apr 2019

In conversation with Mark Salvatus I Co-Founder of Load na Dito, Manila, Philippines

Load na Dito

This month, culture360 interviews Mark Salvatus, Co-Founder of Load na Dito, an independent non-commercial art research initiative.

By David Fernández

27 Mar 2019

By people / In cities: Manila, Philippines | city profile

Manila City Profile

This month, culture360 discovers the local arts and cultural panorama of the Filipino capital city, Manila, highlighting some alternative initiatives that are arousing a diverse and buzzing creative environment.

By Jordi Baltà Portolés

19 Mar 2019

Changing Museums in an Evolving World: Some Key Questions

ASEF Unplugged at Asian Civilisations Museum

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What is a museum, and what function does it serve in society? Simple as these questions may seem, they are not easy to answer, particularly if the aim is to …

By Kerrine Goh

26 Feb 2019

Arts in the Aftermath of #Tokyo2020

The photo by Phil Kates, is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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The Olympic Games are undoubtedly the most ambitiously celebrated sports festivals of our time. While countries bid to host the Games with great fervour despite the involvement of a huge …

By David Fernández

11 Jan 2019

By people / In cities: Yogyakarta, Indonesia | city profile

This month, culture360.ASEF.org's contributor David Fernandez travels to Yogyakarta. In this article, he dives into the local arts and cultural scene of the city, exploring some of the alternative creative …

By Florent Petit

29 Nov 2018

Riga, at the heart of Latvian arts & culture

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In conjunction with the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Latvia, culture360 contributor Florent Petit takes us to Riga, to discover its vibrant arts scene.

By David Fernández

22 Nov 2018

In conversation with Han Nefkens | Founder, Han Nefkens Foundation, Spain

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Dutch writer, collector and art patron Han Nefkens, strongly feels that private passions can be public benefits. In 2009, he set up the Han Nefkens Foundation in Barcelona, the city …

By Naima Morelli

06 Nov 2018

Manifesta 12: looking at the world through the city of Palermo, Italy

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Manifesta 12, the new iteration of the European Nomadic Biennial, is taking place in Palermo, Sicily. With the title “The Planetary Garden: Cultivating Coexistence,” (16 June to 4 November 2018, …

By culture360

19 Oct 2018

Singing Masks | An interview with Honore d'O

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Visual artist Honore d’O opened the ASEM Cultural Festival on 18 October 2018 at the Centre for Fine Arts-Brussels (BOZAR) with ‘Singing Masks’, a digital and musical installation specially created …

By David Fernández

17 Sep 2018

Independent Hubs | N22 Bangkok

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The new series ‘Independent Hubs / Creative Entrepreneurs’ takes into account the emergence of independent hubs and creative entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and maps individual stories and perspectives from artists, …

By Naima Morelli

10 Sep 2018

A story of redemption | Matera European Capital of Culture 2019

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Naima Morelli spoke with Ariane Bieou, Cultural Manager of the Foundation Matera-Basilicata 2019 about the programme for Matera European Capital of Culture 2019.

By David Fernández

21 Aug 2018

Independent Hubs: Interview with Henry Tan | Tentacles | Bangkok, Thailand

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This new series ‘Independent Hubs / Creative Entrepreneurs’ takes into account the emergence of independent hubs and creative entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and maps individual stories and perspectives from artists, …