During the corona virus pandemic, the structures of the cultural sector we used to believe in seem to have fallen apart. So maybe it is time to take a deeper look at the more adaptable and flexible cultural management concepts from the Global South where institutions are more permeable to how they can serve their audiences, be flexible in terms of structures and accept that what really matters is always on the go.

For this interview, our correspondent Lisa Harborth talked to Alejandra Solórzano, a cultural producer who is working for the Ministry of Culture and Youth in Costa Rica. They spoke about the local arts sector, the unique position of concert bands in this small country and their link to the non-existing army.

Aaron Hernandez Farfan, a Mexican actor and cultural manager, together with his company Agua Quemada Creatividad visualizes problems affecting the Mexican society, such as violence and injustice. With Lisa Harborth, he talks about the cultural system in Mexico, how politics influence it and which challenges affect the work as an artist in Mexico.

The Institute for Cultural Concepts Hamburg talked with Christina Gleich about the status of cultural politics and management in Ecuador.