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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 David Fernández

17 May 2019

In conversation with Gunawan Maryanto I Managing Director, Teater Garasi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

This month, culture360 contributor David Fernandez travels to Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In this article, he interviews Gunawan Maryanto, Director of Teater Garasi, a multi-disciplinary performance collective that explores possibilities in performing …

By Valentina Riccardi

14 May 2019

The Creative Resource Guide: Crafting Laos and Cambodia | New publication launched!

Map Laos and Cambodia

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culture360.ASEF.org is delighted to announce the launch of "The Creative Resource Guide: Crafting Laos and Cambodia", a new series on crafts and innovation in Cambodia and Lao PDR.

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 culture360

08 May 2019

ASEF Unplugged – Kuala Lumpur “Why Do Our Proposals Get Rejected?” | Key messages

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This article summarises the conversation between funders and grant applicants at ASEF Unplugged-Kuala Lumpur into 7 key points.

By Jordi Baltà Portolés

30 Apr 2019

Producer Networks: Some Motivations and Themes

ASEF Unplugged-Singapore-Centre42

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What are producer networks and why do they matter? This article explores producing networks in Asia & Europe: their activities, why they exist and what challenges they face.

By Valentina Riccardi

26 Apr 2019

EARS on Helsinki 2019 | Interview

EARS on Helsinki 2019

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As part of the media partnership with culture360.ASEF.org, we have interviewed Jani Joenniemi, Programme Director of the Europe-Asia Roundtable Sessions (EARS) conference series. The 2019 edition of EARS took place …

By Kerrine Goh

17 Apr 2019

UnBox Festival | Bangalore - Interview

UnBox Festival

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As part of the media partnership with culture360.ASEF.org, we have interviewed Babitha George, co-founder of the UnBox Festival. The Festival has recently concluded its 5th edition in Bangalore, India. We …

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 Vanini Belarmino

22 Feb 2019

Potency of the Invisible | The Sensorial Trail at the National Gallery Singapore

Norwegian scientist and artist, Sissel Tolaas at her laboratory and smell archive in Berlin. Photo: Vanini Belarmino

In the age of social media, our ability to share and access imagery has drastically changed our ways of seeing and being. With the use of our handheld devices, we …

By David Fernández

15 Feb 2019

In conversation with Antariksa I Co-founder of KUNCI Cultural Studies Centre, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta-based historian, researcher and co-founding member of KUNCI Cultural Studies Center, Antariksa is working to create an Indonesian society that is culturally critical, open, and empowered. KUNCI has been deeply …