Interview with Kristin Danielsen at the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture
As part of ASEF culture360's Arts Journalism Matters: On The Ground Fellowship, Lai Del Rosario interviews Kristin Danielson, who recently concluded her term as the former CEO of Arts and Culture Norway and the Chair of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies (IFACCA) (May 2023 to August 2025). As the newly minted Director of Nordic Culture Fund, hear Kristin's insights on critical issues raised at the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, held this year in Seoul, Korea. With the multitude of urgent concerns facing arts and culture sectors across the globe, Kristin reflects on the heightened importance of multi-lateral cooperation and knowledge exchange.
"With all the sudden shifts that we see, it is more important than ever to come together, to digest the situation and to learn what is going on in the different countries."
Drawing on her experiences during and behind-the-scenes of the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, Kristin Danielsen shares her highlights from the Summit organised by the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies (IFACCA).
Continuing the 9th World Summit's affirmation of culture as a public good, Kristin emphasises the need for greater multilateral cooperation and exchange to tackle issues cultural isolation and the improvement of cultural rights, particularly for Indigenous communities.
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About the Author
Malaya is passionate about helping creative ecosystems thrive. She is an Arts and Creative Economy consultant, supporting cultural institutions and governments to amplify their impact through programme development, strategy building and research. She has been working in Asia and Europe for the past 15 years. She has an MBA in Art and Cultural Management from the Institut d'études supérieures des arts and the Paris School of Business.