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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. >>>
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. >>>
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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. >>>
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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. >>> |
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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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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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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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. >>>. |
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