Track the latest arts and cultural events in and between Asia and Europe.
Viewing by date posted in order of most recent to earliest
A one-day programme at the Free Word Centre in London of debates, readings, film screenings and music which aims to improve our understanding of the freedom to write, and the freedom to read, in China. Read More
The World Textile Symposium 2012 will be held in Kuala Lumpur 27-28 March, in conjunction with National Craft Day Celebration. Speakers coming from India, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Japan…. Read More
‘Who makes the city of Almere?’ is the central question during the architecture festival Making Almere from April 21 until July 29, 2012. The event takes place in Almere as part of the 5th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR). Read More
The History of India-Japan Exchanges is a photo exhibition at the India International Centre, New Delhi, March 14-20, documenting cultural exchanges between the two countries since the 19th century…. Read More
The London Book Fair Market Focus initiative is a key opportunity for UK and international publishers to liaise with their foreign counterparts, and seek out and capitalise on new… Read More
M on the Bund presents the Shanghai International Literary Festival 2012, March 2 – March 18, 2012. The diverse programme includes writers from China, Pakistan, India, the UK, Australia,… Read More
In Puducherry and Auroville in S. India, the Tantidhatri International Women’s Performing Arts Festival brings together performance works by women master practitioners from across the globe, March 11-15, under… Read More
The European platform for Performing Arts Exchange (EPPAX) is organising is 2012 meeting on March 14-15 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Read More
“The Upside Down World of Philippe Ramette” is on view at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) until April 29th 2012. Read More
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy is the most important international event dedicated to the children’s publishing and multimedia industry, attracting exhibitors, authors and illustrators from around the… Read More
The project “Future Tradition WAO” is organized by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) , and is positioned as a commissioned project to support “Japan Branding (COOL JAPAN)” promotion in overseas markets through Japanese crafts and culture. Read More
UK Now presents recent and exciting artistic work, both classical and contemporary, to audiences in China. The Festival includes the full range of art forms including music, dance, the visual arts, design, fashion, architecture, theatre, literature, film, digital and live art. Education, outreach projects and creative sector skills and training programmes take place alongside this work. Read More
Chen Man is one of the best known female Chinese photographers of the 21st century and is a leading fashion photographer in China. Her first UK solo exhibition takes… Read More
Ai Weiwei – Interlacing is the first major exhibition of photographs and videos by Ai Weiwei in France. It foregrounds Ai Weiwei the communicator – the documenting, analyzing, interweaving artist who communicates via many channels. Read More
Artist and audiences travel from all over the world to experience the unique summer fun of Adelaide Fringe – the festival that literally takes over the city, capital of South Australia. Read More
MULUR MUNGKRET – an Exhibition and Presentation of Artists in Residence (Fitri Setyaningsih, Fukamachi Reiko & Katia Engel) at Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 24 Feb – 10 Mar… Read More
Applications invited from translators, theatre-makers and festival organisers for GETTING ACROZZ, a symposium on transfer of content in theatre production. A collaborative, networking, learning opportunity, part of Oldenburg’s PAZZ… Read More
The Thailand International Creative Industries Forum (TICEF) will take place on 26 – 28 March 2012, at the Centara Grand Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme “Capturing Value through a Global Network” TICEF 2012 will cover a variety of issues emphasizing creativity and innovation at both a local and global level. Read More
The Alliance Française de Singapour presents A Javanese Affair – a week showcasing Indonesian culture in Singapore from 21 February to 25 February 2012. Read More
The Barbican in London is hosting the first major exhibition in the UK by the Chinese artist, Song Dong who is known for his conceptual and often very personal performances and installations. Read More
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012 (Berlin, March 22-25) will explore how the arts can be used to change theory into practice and express, create and improve social awareness and… Read More
One year following the Great East Japan Earthquake in Tohoku, 3331 Arts Chiyoda is organizing MAKING AS LIVING, an exhibition and a forum that highlight the various engagements undertaken by creators and activists. Read More
La Fête will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alliance française de Bangkok, founded in 1912. This is an opportunity to attend and enjoy about 25 different cultural and artistic events over a period of 9 weeks, covering multiple creative fields. Read More
LEO XU PROJECTS – a contemporary art gallery in Shanghai exhibiting young Chinese and international artists – presents ‘Boy: A Contemporary Portrait’ including works by contemporary visual artists, dance… Read More
A total of 2645 works were submitted for this year’s edition of the Japan Media Arts Festival, including over 600 works from 48 different countries. The exhibition of Award-winning works is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, February 22, until Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the National Art Center, Tokyo and various satellite venues. Read More
The New Zealand International Arts Festival is New Zealand’s premier cultural event and a leading multi-arts festival in Australasia. Read More
The Japanese Pavilion will introduce a new literary landscape through many recent publications that include novels, poetry, essays, as well as manga books for younger generations. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the aftermath of last year’s natural disaster and the current Japanese state of mind in the context of recovery. Read More
Australia’s longest running arts festival – Perth International Arts Festival – Feb 10 – Mar 3 2012 with a intense programme of all arts, featuring artists from Australia, Europe, Asia and beyond and specialist festivals of literature and film. Read More
The British Council in Bankgok in collaboration with the Thaliand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) presents the exhibition “Everything Forever Now: Designs for a sustainable future”, a showcase of new approaches and innovations in sustainable design by contemporary designers and architects. Read More
The creative workshop with University of the Arts London entitled ‘A human sanctuary in the heart of the city’ will be held by the British Council Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. After the events, promising students may get the chance to be interviewed by UAL representatives for either Foundation or Undergraduate studying opportunities. Read More