The Power of Culture

Todd Lester of Free Dimensional explains how his organization tries to promote social justice by offering activists facilities in art residencies.

The recently awarded Thai choreographer works all over the world, besides promoting the dance culture in his own country.

Princess Laurentien on the importance of culture for social development and her chairwomanship of the European Cultural Foundation ECF.

Full interview with the Sri Lanka born and Hongkong based writer Nury Vittachi about the differences between Asia and Europe, his work and his literary projects.

Perihan Magden (Istanbul, 1960) latest novel Who were we running from, mother is about the fears she felt when she was prosecuted and taunted because of her support of a conscientious objector. "I feared for my life," says Magden in an interview about her books, her life and the power of a columnist.

Indira Goswami was relatively unknown in Europe until now, but after winning the Principal Prince Claus Award 2008, that is sure to change.

One of Ghana's cultural policy stars is the National Dance Company. Joshua Trebi explains why the company, established in 1962 , is so successful.

Sangeeta Thapa talks about the part artists play in the enormous changes taking place in Nepal and about the importance of the new Kathmandu Arts Centre.

Questioning one's own perception and that of others constitutes the core of South African photographer Nontsikelelo Veleko's work. 

The executive director of Fundación EsArt opposes polarisation in his country.