ASEF Culture360 | Connecting Asia and Europe through arts and culture


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


By Magali An Berthon

22 May 2017

Spedagi, Biking for Sustainability

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Indonesian rural life is at the heart of Spedagi's project. More than a bike design label, this is a movement that focuses on villages' social and environmental empowerment.

By Kerrine Goh

15 May 2017

Cultural and natural environments in Indonesia | Interview with Edwin Jurriëns

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Naima MORELLI interviews Dutch researcher and lecturer in Indonesian Studies at The University of Melbourne, Edwin Jurriëns about his book “Visual Media in Indonesia”

By Valentina Riccardi

12 May 2017

Contemporary Music: Tuning into Bangladesh | New report launched!

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ASEF culture360 is delighted to present a new report on the status of contemporary music in Bangladesh titled: Contemporary Music: Tuning into Bangladesh

Urbanities: Exploring Art and Public Space in Pakistan

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Throughout 2016, a fertile collaboration between the Goethe-Institut Pakistan and the Lahore Biennale Foundation –among other partners- promoted a multidimensional project focused on the exploration of urban and public space …

By Katerina Valdivia Bruch

25 Apr 2017

Women dancers in India and UK at a glance

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Katerina Valdivia Bruch was in India as a bangaloREsident at Natya & STEM Dance Kampni. During her stay in Bangalore, she was able to attend the BENCH India, a conference …

By David Fernández

20 Apr 2017

In conversation with Justin Sweeting I Sónar Hong Kong Festival

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ASEF culture360 contributor David Fernandez interviews Justin Sweeting, Co-founder and music director of Magnetic Asia and music director of Sónar Kong Kong after its inaugural edition in Hong Kong.

By Fatima Avila

19 Apr 2017

Mobility First!-ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative supports Far East Film Festival Campus 2017 | Udine, Italy

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To commemorate its 20th anniversary, ASEF has recently launched Mobility First! - ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative, a new fund that supports the movement of artists & cultural professionals to be …

By David Fernández

30 Mar 2017

In conversation with Jason Dembski I HKwalls Street Art Festival

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David Fernandez interviews Jason Dembski, co-founder of HKwalls, a non-profit arts organization that aims to create opportunities for street artists to showcase their talent in the city of Hong Kong. …

By David Fernández

09 Feb 2017

In conversation with Vuth Lyno | Sa Sa Art Projects, Cambodia

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In this 3rd article about Phnom Penh, ASEF culture360 contributor David Fernández interviews Vuth Lyno artist, curator and researcher. Co-founder of the Stiev Selapak art collective, he is also co-founder …

By David Fernández

03 Feb 2017

In conversation with Rithisal Kang | Amrita Performing Arts | Cambodia

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ASEF culture360 contributor David Fernández discusses with Rithisal Kang, Executive Director the origins of Amrita Performing Arts as well as the developments of performing arts in Cambodia.

By Lai DEL ROSARIO

01 Feb 2017

How digital innovation is making it easier to find the ideal creative space

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How is digital innovation making it easier for creatives to find space for artistic production, research, rehearsals, or desk work? How are these platforms redefining our idea of a creative …

By Kerrine Goh

24 Jan 2017

Exploring Female Empowerment through Dance in Cambodia

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Ellen Steinmuller reports on the three-month artistic residency that she spent in Cambodia to develop a choreography addressing the issue of domestic violence with the first and only all-female contemporary …

By David Fernández

16 Jan 2017

By people / In cities: Phnom Penh city profile

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This month culture360 contributor David FERNANDEZ travels to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. In this article he describes the local cultural fabric, focusing mainly on the emerging platforms …

Redesigning Mobility Programmes | UNESCO-Aschberg connecting between artists and cities

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The field of artistic and cultural mobility encompasses an increasing number of agents, practitioners and stakeholders. Among the many initiatives that have emerged throughout the world over the past two …

By Kerrine Goh

07 Dec 2016

7th World Summit on Arts and Culture: Not Cultural Leaders but Leaders!

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A journey of 4500 miles from Mongolia brought me to Malta for the 7th World Summit on Arts and Culture. There 380 delegates from 90 countries began five days of …