The Power of Culture

Theme - Art and development

Lying at the core of society, art is also a means of bringing about social change. Drama, film and music can help people get to grips with their own lives. Take, for example, youth in deprived areas. Artistic expression is giving them self-respect and belief in the future. Art is often an open platform for freedom of speech, even in societies where that freedom is restricted. This makes art an effective tool for exposing social issues.

Art and development

The Power of Culture on hiatus

juni 2010 -

As of July 2010 The Power of Culture will no longer be updated until further notice. The platform unfortunately can’t be maintained without funding by organizations who attach importance to such an initiative.

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Harare arts festival stands up against isolationism

May 2010 -

Despite two elections, a cholera epidemic and ongoing inflation HIFA is still going strong. With the increased interest from outside of Zimbabwe it is clear that the festival is now seen as an important platform.

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Review

Dreaming of the New African Architecture

may 2010 -

Modern architecture in Africa is inseparably linked to the post-colonial era. Architect Antoni Folkers has written a book about the sometimes difficult relationship between New Architecture and traditional African architecture.

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LOT project about sustainable landscape development in Peru

November 2009 -

Under the title City Landscapes in Lima in October 2009 an extensive interdisciplinary project took place about landscape architecture and public space.

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Emotional theatre show in Rwanda

November 2009 -

"The Monument lasts for only 70 minutes, but after it has ended some spectators are so emotional that they stay after the show to discuss it for up to three hours," says Jennifer Capraru, the director of the play that is being performed in Rwanda.

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Interview

"Literature should heal wounds in Timor-Leste"

October 2009 -

Writer, translator, and campaigner Abe Barreto Soares is determined to put his country's literature on the map, using all available technical supplies.

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Special