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Art and the constraints of development

september 2009 -

How free are artists to write, sing and represent what they want? Which role do uninhibited, creative minds play in the development of open and democratic societies? What is the agenda of donors when supporting art in developing countries and which impact does that have on the practice of art? That's what Art and the constraints of development is about, a co-production of the Power of Culture and ZAM Africa Magazine.

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Theatre & Development

December 2007 -

Theatre flourishes worldwide. Community art is a global hype. Theatre is used for delivering messages and for educational purposes. But fortunately theatre is still entitled to be art as well. Six articles on the relationship between Theatre and Development in three continents.

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Introduction: theatre will always be connected to development

November 2007 -

Henk Tjon, Surinam's best-known theatre maker, on identity, artistic expression and the post-colonial inheritance.

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MARACA keeps Central American youth away from street gangs

November 2007 -

The success of dance project Huellas proves that art can definitely offer an alternative for violence and poverty.

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Sanjoy Ganguly: "We don’t play the script: we script the play"

November 2007 -

The Indian theatre maker has been travelling the world for years, giving workshops and preaching his sermon on theatre.

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"Cultural exchange stretches artistic boundaries"

November 2007 -

Three Latin-American theatre makers discuss cultural policies, the position of independent theatre in their countries and the significance of artistic exchange in the area.

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India's Attakkalari: artistic innovation and cultural enterprise

November 2007 -

Jayachandran Palazhy's company is active on many fronts; not just artistically, but also educationally and commercially.

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Stephen Rwangyezi: 'Be proud of your own culture'

November 2007 -

The main goal for the Ndere Troupe is education through theatre, and quality is essential.

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Uganda's Ndere Troupe mixes cultures

November 2007 -

The secret of the success of the Kampala-based dance/theatre group might be simple but effective: bringing people together.

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10 years Prince Claus Fund: Culture is not a luxury

June 2006 -

The Prince Claus Fund, platform for intercultural exchange, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Eleven people from the extensive network of the Fund explain why culture is not a luxury. Also, a speech on the topic of Culture and Development by Prince Claus, the inspirator of the Fund, is included in this special edition of the Power of Culture.

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