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 Kerrine Goh

14 Dec 2023

Res Artis Conference "Mind the Gap: Designing residencies for everyone" | Interview with Josephine Mead and Lea O' Loughlin

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As part of culture360's Media Partnership with Acme for this year's ResArtis Conference, we interviewed Communication and Programme Coordinator at ResArtis, Josephine Mead and Co-Director of Acme, Lea O'Loughlin, to …

By Kerrine Goh

11 May 2023

Textile Culture Net | A conversation with Takahashi Mizuki and Alessandra Tempesti

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An interview with the members of Textile Culture Net, featuring Takahashi Mizuki, Executive Director and Chief Curator of CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) and Alessandra Tempesti, Curator of …

By Nicole Chang Shu Fun

12 Oct 2022

Arts Engagement Therapeutically Enriches the Dementia Journey: Malaysian Case Studies

As of August 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 55.2 million people around the world are living with dementia. The number is projected to reach 78 million by …

By Magali An Berthon

10 Aug 2022

Crafts in Asia: Pathways to Sustainability | Publication launched!

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culture360 is delighted to present Crafts in Asia: Pathways to Sustainability, a new Guide on sustainable textile practices in Asia addressing climate change, pollution and waste.

By Nicole Chang Shu Fun

24 Feb 2021

Funding the Arts in Times of Pandemic in Malaysia

How are the arts adapting to the #NewNormal"? Well over 11 months into the global pandemic, this series presents experiences and stories of #resilience, #adaptation, and success from the arts …

By Julia Shimf

05 Dec 2019

International Creative Industries Forum ART-WERK in Moscow | Key takeaways

On November 22–23, the International Creative Industries Forum ART-WERK was held in Moscow. The event was organized by Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Goethe Institute in Moscow, and “Winzavod” Center for Contemporary …

By Valentina Riccardi

14 May 2019

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

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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 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 Florent Petit

01 Jun 2018

Tallinn City Profile

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On the occasion of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Republic, culture360 contributor Florent Petit takes us to Tallinn, its vibrant capital. Located by the Baltic Sea …

By Naima Morelli

11 Apr 2018

Kon Len Khnhom: a shared living room for the arts in Phnom Penh

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Art manager Meta Moeng is a soft powerhouse in the Cambodian art world. With the art space Kon Len Khnhom, she is allowing free and inspiring conversations to happen.

By Magali An Berthon

04 Dec 2017

About Linen: A European Fiber... Processed in China

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In 2017, culture360 invites you to get an insight on issues that are highly discussed in the cultural sector across Asia and Europe. Through a number of in-depth articles and …

By Magali An Berthon

03 Jul 2017

From rare orchid to rare textile

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Myanmar is the home of more than 800 different species of orchids. A branch of the Kachin tribe uses an endangered species of orchid to produce fiber and create the …

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 Magali An Berthon

28 Nov 2016

Carmen Hijosa, pineapple pioneer

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Piñatex™ is going to revolution the world of materials: this plant-based luxury textile is the brainchild of Carmen Hijosa, former leather expert and sustainable pioneer. Discover her journey on Culture …

By Magali An Berthon

01 Aug 2016

Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) | Key Advocate for Lao's Cultural Diversity

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Magali An Berthon explores the richness of Laos culture. The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) is rooted in the quiet hills of Luang Prabang, a unique UNESCO World Heritage …