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


By Roli Mahajan

16 Nov 2022

Museum of Material Memory: Unlocking of the Lived Past through Ordinary Objects

Roli Mahajan explores an online museum that uses much-loved objects to initiate a journey into generational narratives.

By Valentina Riccardi

14 Nov 2022

CIMAM conference on "attentive" museums | Interview with Mami Kataoka

An interview with the President and Director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Mami Kataoka.

By Medea Santonocito

09 Nov 2022

Cutting Edge Theatre: Making Performing Arts Accessible

Medea Santonocito spoke to the Artistic Director of Cutting Edge Theatre about equal opportunities and performing arts.

By Nur Ashikin Ali

28 Oct 2022

RondoFest Music Festival 2022 | Interview with Kenny Ooi

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An interview with Kenny Ooi reflecting on RondoFest 2022 that took place in Penang, Malaysia from 6 to 9 Sep.

By Chris Baldwin

27 Oct 2022

If The Sea Breathes, We Breathe

Chris Baldwin explores how the opening art event of Eleusis 2023 will mark as a defining point for Elefsina, Greece.

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26 Oct 2022

Stop. Look Back. Look Ahead. Proceed. | Artists' projects revealed

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After 8 weeks of collaborative work 5 artists from Spain, Indonesia, India, and China revealed their projects.

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 …

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21 Sep 2022

Recalibrating the Compass: Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Post-pandemic International Cooperation – Roundtable #4 - 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 Nur Ashikin Ali

05 Sep 2022

Animotion Film Festival 2022 | Interview with Lorenzo Ciani

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The fifth edition of Animotion Film Festival 2022 was held on 12 July 2022 at the Nana Bianca Auditorium in Piazza del Cestello, Florence, Italy. Founded in 2018, Animotion is a competitive film festival dedicated …

By Nur Ashikin Ali

29 Aug 2022

Buffer Fringe Performing Arts Festival 2022 | Interview with Ellada Evangelou

The Buffer Fringe Performing Arts Festival 2022 will be taking place from the 7th to 9th of October, 2022 in the buffer zone of Nicosia, Cyprus. Organised by Home for Cooperation, the 3-day event features international, …

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11 Aug 2022

Recalibrating the Compass: Sustainable and Ethical Practices in the Cultural Sector – Roundtable #3 - 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 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.

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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 …

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08 Jun 2022

Recalibrating the Compass: Empowering the Creative Ecosystem – Roundtable #1 - 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 James Luigi Tana

21 Feb 2022

Off-site as Site of Access: Structuring Exhibitions Outside the Museum

The worldwide crises have changed the ways art institutions operate within their respective localities while maintaining relations globally. This article looks into the kind of interconnectedness that arises from an …