This fifth volume of Cultural Connections focuses on the arts and culture’s response to the year 2020—a year that will be remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic that tested the entire world economically, socially, and politically. This edition is a testament to the arts and culture communities who have rallied together to bring solace, entertainment, and joy during this isolating time. The issue offers a range of perspectives contributed by thought leaders from Australia, China, France, Germany, Indonesia and Singapore, on how institutions, governments and communities have, and are responding to the pandemic, as well as their thoughts on the way forward to keep the arts and culture alive well into the future.

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10 Chapters

Ah Beng’s Excursion Into The Past, Present And Future Of Culture

Mr Peter Ho, Chairman, National Gallery Singapore

23 mins read, 243KB

Collecting The Pandemic Crisis: The Challenge For Museums In The Age Of COVID-19

Dr Mathew Trinca, Director, National Museum of Australia

12 mins read, 1MB

The Space(s) Between Us: Reflections Amidst A Pandemic On The Role Of An Arts

Ms Yvonne Tham, Chief Executive Officer, The Esplanade Co Ltd (TECL)

15 mins read, 808KB

Museum’s Strategic Approach To The Post-COVID-19 World

Ms Ye Yipei, Data Manager, Palace Museum

13 mins read, 540KB

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden In The Time Of COVID-19

Professor Dr Marion Ackermann, Director General, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

15 mins read, 226KB

Cultural Opportunities For Liveable Neighbourhoods

Mr Michael Koh, Executive Fellow, Ministry of National Development

Mr Andy Tan, Assistant Director, Ministry of National Development

28 mins read, 6MB

The Future Of Culture Post COVID-19 In France

Mr Jack Lang, Former Minister of Culture, France, and President of the Institut du Monde

9 mins read, 174KB

Staying COVID-19 Secure: Navigating The New Normal For Museums

Mr Alvin Tan, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy and Community, National Heritage Board, Singapore

23 mins read, 1MB

Staying The Course, Adopting New Mindsets: The Arts In The Time Of COVID

Mr Paul Tan, Fellow, Former Deputy Chief Executive, National Arts Council

12 mins read, 1MB

Never A Dull Moment In Jogja

Ms Mella Jaarsma, Co-founder, Cemeti - Institute of Art and Society

11 mins read, 1MB