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Principles of the Sao Paulo and Gwangju biennial totally different

The artist as autonomous dreamer or as the viewer's colleague. The biennials of visual arts in Sao Paulo and Gwangju, both of which open in September 2004, are based on completely opposite fundamental principles. >>>

Seminar of European and Asiatic culture policy in Hanoi

With the fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of government leaders just ahead, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is hosting a seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnamese and Belgian Ministries of Culture. >>>

Water the theme of the second round of Context


In July and August 2004 the second round of Context, a relay project with artists from different countries, took place in Mexico City. This time the theme was water. >>>

policy

Norway

Culture is nothing less than a human right and an essential force for development, according to the Norwegian directorate for development collaboration. According to the Norwegians, supporting cultural heritage is a tool for achieving other development objectives such as fighting poverty. >>>

International poetry festival in Macedonia

The 43rd edition of the Struga International poetry festival was held from 25 – 29 August. Thirty-five poets from twenty-seven countries assembled in Macedonia to present their work. Contrary to what the festival name suggests, none of the presentations took place in Struga. >>>

 

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Rwandan Centre Universitaire des Arts uses culture as a tool for reconciliation

Ten years after the genocide, Rwanda is working hard to rebuild. The Centre Universitaire des Arts is making a modest, but extraordinary contribution, with recently renewed financial support from the Prince Claus Fund. >>>  
 

 

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Mapping the world the nomadic way

Claudia Fontes (Argentine) visited the Australian forum South 1, and tried to find the answer to the question: what is the 'South'? And even more challenging: where is it? >>>  

 

 
 
 
 
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How many African film classics do you know? And how many famous African film directors, actors and actresses? Exactly! Not that many. It is about time to change that, because African film is special and deserves more attention. . >>>

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Poetry International Web

Extensive guide of international poetry.

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Noorderlicht

This year the Noorderlicht Photo Manifestation will be held in Leeuwarden from 5 September through 24 October. The theme will be the Arabic world. >>>

Africa Remix

The travelling exposition Africa Remix opened in the German city of Düsseldorf on 24 July 2004. >>>

Afrovibes Festival

From 24 September through 3 October 2004 Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Den Haag will host the Afrovibes Festival. >>>.

 
   
 

Archive 'Current Affairs'

'Current Affairs' since september 2001

 

 

The Power of Culture is an initiative by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands, Cultural Collaboration, Education and Research Department.

with the co-operation of :
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Prins Claus Fonds
Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen
RAIN Artists Initiatives Network
European Cultural Foundation

 
 

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