2004-09-27
International Meeting between Autonomous Cultural Centres in Shanghai
The purpose of this meeting (Shanghai, China, 25-27 September 2004) was to establish a workable network between autonomous art centres from Europe and Asia, wherein exchanges (artistically and intellectually) and projects could be implemented in a sustainable way
RAISON D'ETRE OF THE MEETING
In recent years, the world has seen a rise of international gatherings and symposiums focusing on the growing emergence of independent art and cultural centers, and the issues that surface in the operations of such centers. These symposiums have been especially instrumental in spreading awareness in Asia of the movement to adapt innovative structures of organizing artistic and cultural projects in contemporary art and society. With this growing awareness comes the need to branch out and exchange knowledge and ideas to the rest of the world, especially Europe, where some art centers already enjoy a respected reputation.
THE INITIATORS
This need for more cooperation was especially clear to The Artfactories Association (France) and BizArt (Shanghai, China).
The International Meeting Between Autonomous Cultural Centers, occurring in tandem with the Shanghai Biennale, aimed threfore at providing the ideal atmosphere for Asia and Europe to develop solid relationships and co-operations. The network that resulted from this will be integral in facilitating communication and confrontation.
ASEF SUPPORT
The Cultural Exchange Sector of ASEF supported this initiative as part of its new programme, Asia-Europe Artists'Laboratories, which aims at stimulating a new environment where artistic projects and exchange between Asia and Europe can be tested and developed among artists'run spaces and artists'networks.
More: ASEF
In recent years, the world has seen a rise of international gatherings and symposiums focusing on the growing emergence of independent art and cultural centers, and the issues that surface in the operations of such centers. These symposiums have been especially instrumental in spreading awareness in Asia of the movement to adapt innovative structures of organizing artistic and cultural projects in contemporary art and society. With this growing awareness comes the need to branch out and exchange knowledge and ideas to the rest of the world, especially Europe, where some art centers already enjoy a respected reputation.
THE INITIATORS
This need for more cooperation was especially clear to The Artfactories Association (France) and BizArt (Shanghai, China).
The International Meeting Between Autonomous Cultural Centers, occurring in tandem with the Shanghai Biennale, aimed threfore at providing the ideal atmosphere for Asia and Europe to develop solid relationships and co-operations. The network that resulted from this will be integral in facilitating communication and confrontation.
ASEF SUPPORT
The Cultural Exchange Sector of ASEF supported this initiative as part of its new programme, Asia-Europe Artists'Laboratories, which aims at stimulating a new environment where artistic projects and exchange between Asia and Europe can be tested and developed among artists'run spaces and artists'networks.
More: ASEF
A report by Marie LeSourd, correspondent, Singapore
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