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


By David Fernández

16 Jul 2024

Discovering sā: Asia's Highest Contemporary Land Art Exhibition

In the Pink. Doyel Joshi and Neil Goshe Balser © sā Ladakh

This month, David Fernandez travels to the city of Leh, in Ladakh (India) for sā, an initiative for cultural exchange and community engagement, focusing on ecological practices and conservation efforts.

By Daniel Ho Sheng

07 May 2024

Meeting: What's The Point?

Meeting: What's The Point?

Social change is often associated with generational shifts centered around the aspirations, energy, and drive of youths. Daniel Ho Sheng caught a glimpse of what was on the minds of …

By Sharmilla Ganesan

22 Apr 2024

Are Grassroots Cultural Practices in Asia Inherently Unsustainable?

Are Grassroots Cultural Practices in Asia Inherently Unsustainable?

This article was written by culture critic and writer Sharmilla Ganesan in response to the conversations that occurred during Meeting Point 2024, organised by the Mekong Cultural Hub in Hanoi, …

By Faiq Airudin

11 Apr 2024

Reflection on the curated conference theme, “Life Cycles of Grassroots Arts Organisations in Asia”

Reflection on the curated conference theme, “Life Cycles of Grassroots Arts Organisations in Asia”

The article is a reflection by the author after attending Meeting Point 2024, organised by the Mekong Cultural Hub in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Despite the author being overwhelmed by the …

By Jordi Baltà Portolés

28 Jun 2023

Recalibrating the Compass: New Approaches to Asia-Europe Cultural Relations | New Publication Launched!

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ASEF culture360 is delighted to present Recalibrating the Compass: New Approaches to Asia-Europe Cultural Relations, a new publication presenting the key findings and recommendations that emerged from our Recalibrating the …

By culture360

01 Dec 2022

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival in Brussels - Highlights

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An annual arts festival showcasing Asian and European arts held on 26 & 27 November 2022 in Brussels, Belgium.

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28 Jul 2022

Recalibrating the Compass: Culture’s Role in Addressing the Climate Crisis – Roundtable #2 - Report

In 2022, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and following the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, ASEF has launched a series of online …

By Bojana Panevska

29 Jul 2019

#peripheries: Reviving the peripheral areas through art | Sweden and Japan

Reviving the peripheral areas through art-Shiro Oni Studio

This month, culture360.ASEF.org is starting a new series of articles on the topic of #peripheries. The #peripheries have been regarded as being in the geographical margin, distant from the capital …

By Minji Chun

17 Jul 2019

#peripheries: Suncheon Urban Regeneration Art Village | Korea

Suncheon Urban Regeneration Art Village

This month, culture360.ASEF.org is starting a new series of articles on the topic of #peripheries. The #peripheries have been regarded as being in the geographical margin, distant from the capital …

By Kemal Tarba

27 Jun 2019

#peripheries: how the Russian government tried to turn Perm into a cultural center

Perm's public art installation "Happiness is not far away"

This month, culture360.ASEF.org is starting a new series of articles on the topic of #peripheries. The #peripheries have been regarded as being in the geographical margin, distant from the capital …

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 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 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 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 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 …