The Power of Culture

With its motto 'act locally, impact globally' the ARTerial Network connects more than one hundred artists and cultural organisations in Africa together. The exchange of information and lobbying are needed to strengthen the African art sector. What has the network done for art organisations on the African continent? Five views from five countries: Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Egypt. "The power lies in the collective voice."

The Colombian architect became world famous with his fourteen-metre bamboo structure for the World Fair in Germany in 2000. He was awarded the Prince Clause Award in September 2009.

Zimbabwean author Petina Gappah experienced her international breakthrough in 2009 with her debut Elegy for Easterly. She doesn't see herself becoming a spokesperson for Africa, though.

With his new cd Television the Senegalese singer wants to connect with the contemporary pop music fan and challenge prejudices about his continent's music.

After a singing career, a talkshow and a stint in politics he nearly had enough, but Chin is still committed to Curaçao.