Vanini Belarmino
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Indonesian contemporary art in Singapore
‘FX Harsono: Testimonies’ presents a survey of artwork by one of Indonesia’s foremost contemporary artists. FX Harsono played a pivotal role in the development of contemporary art in Indonesia,… Read More
Spain-France discuss digitisation of cultural heritage
The Minister of Culture, Ángeles González-Sinde, and his French counterpart, Frederic Mitterand, have held a meeting today to discuss overlapping issues of cultural policy in both countries, particularly those… Read More
Scotland: more funding for arts & business
Funding of £50,000 is to be made available to increase the number of businesses engaging with the arts. The new Arts Sponsorship grant scheme provides match-funding for first-time arts… Read More
Vietnam: bridging the gap with contemporary music
It is generally acknowledged that after the initial steps taken a decade or so ago, contemporary music has developed rapidly and exerted a positive influence on the local entertainment… Read More
New direction for Singapore Arts Festival 2010
The Singapore Arts Festival will have a greater focus on the creative process and perspectives of art making in Asia. It will provide a platform to showcase performances, collaborations and new works-in-progress by Singapore and Asian artists while maintaining a global perspective. Read More
Tokyo Performing Arts Market
The 14th Tokyo Performing Arts Market (TPAM) is held this year over the four days from Mar. 1 – 4 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space. This is an arts market… Read More
Cambodian contemporary dance: Amrita Performing Arts
AMRITA Performing Arts is an NGO based in Cambodia. Its primary objective is to promote and sustain the preservation of traditional Cambodian performing arts. Read More
Search for Dance: a conversation with Takako Suzuki
Takako Suzuki, a Japanese performer, is a familiar face in Berlin and internationally, working with Germany’s premiere dance company, Sasha Waltz & Guest since the 90s. Read More
Asia-EU performing arts: cultural influences
I interviewed two prominent figures in the performing arts: one from Thailand and one from Germanyto discuss their own experiences in working in opposite sides of the world. Read More
(2)Interview: German theatre director
I met German theatre director/choreographer, Helena Waldmann at a Café in the trendy Berlin-Mitte. Respected for her bold character, very much reflected in her edgy works and professional engagements in places like Afghanistan. Read More
Interview: Thai choreographer
Pichet Klunchun bridges traditional Thai Classical Dance language with contemporary sensibility, while keeping the heart and wisdom of the convention. He earned domestic notoriety for his efforts in contemporising Khon. Read More
(1)Dialogue with Asia in Berlin
Asia-Pacific Weeks 2009 successfully hosted more than 150 parallel events in business, science, culture and society at the different spots in Berlin. Read More
