In collaboration with Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), the Embassy is pleased to announce two public webinars in our Cultural Webinar series: one on Thursday, 21 and the other on Thursday, 28 January 2021, 16:00-17:00 SGT via YouTube live broadcast.
Culture in the Time of Covid (Webinar) Episode 1
In our first webinar, we talk to two renowned curators about the shifts in cultural practice brought about by the pandemic & the future role of art in our societies. The conversation hopes to address some of the pressing issues of our times: how is the cultural sector managing this emergency situation? Is there a spirit of solidarity? How will the pandemic affect the financing of culture in the coming years? What will cultural exchange look like in the next 3-5 years?
Speakers:
- Diana Campbell Betancourt, artistic director of Dhaka-based Samdani Art Foundation and chief curator of the Dhaka Art Summit
- Michael Schindhelm, author, filmmaker and curator
Moderated by Anupama Sekhar, Director, Culture Department, Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Episode 1
Thursday, 21 January 2021
16:00-17:00 SGT via YouTube live broadcast
Culture in the Time of Covid (Webinar) Episode 2
In our second webinar, we discuss with public agencies in charge of culture about how they transformed their programmes and policies in response to Covid-19. What were some of the mechanisms & challenges involved in adapting their programming? What are the most creative digital projects they encountered in 2020? What will the next 3 years look like, particularly for international cultural co-operation?
Panelist:
- Philippe Bischof, Director, Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Paul Tan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Planning and Corporate Development, National Arts Council Singapore
Guest speakers:
- Anna Arutyunova, Head of Global Network and International Affairs, Pro Helvetia
- Yves Fischer, Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) Switzerland
Moderated by Anupama Sekhar, Director, Culture Department, Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Episode 2
Thursday, 28 January 2021
16:00-17:00 SGT via YouTube live broadcast
