­This year, as the world emerges from the pandemic with varying degrees of caution, industry leaders, trendspotters, governments, and experts worldwide are engaging in a plethora of discussions about what “Th­e New Normal” will entail. Foreseeing further, significant change to our ways of working and living, this seventh issue of Cultural Connections explore the theme of LEARNING, UNLEARNING AND RE-TOOLING FOR THE FUTURE through the twin tracks of Creative Economy, and Building Cohesive and Liveable Societies. Find out what arts and cultural leaders around the world think about the fundamental shifts faced by local, regional and global arts and cultural communities, and discover new perspectives on adaptive change and lessons for the future.

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The Future of Culture and the Arts in Singapore: A 30 Year Perspective

Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

11 mins read, 167KB

Thinking through Cultural Policy in Our Time

Professor Kwok Kian-Woon, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of the Arts Singapore

55 mins read, 102KB

A Case for Building Singapore’s Cultural Capacity and Capabilities

Mr Keith Tan

12 mins read, 142KB

What is Our Compass? Some Guiding Principles for Cultural Organisations during Volatile Times

Mr Low Sze Wee, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

37 mins read, 81KB

Dream and Critique: The Universal Appeal of South Korea’s Contemporary Culture

Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Head of the Department of European & International Studies and Professor of International Relations, King’s College London

35 mins read, 82KB

Culture for Sustainable Living: Think Piece for A New Normal

Dr Hilmar Farid, Director General for Culture, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, The Republic of Indonesia

42 mins read, 295KB

Pause, Reset, Fast Forward? Thinking about the Arts in Singapore

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

29 mins read, 274KB

In Case of Existential Threat, Redefine Your Existence: Checkpoint Theatre’s Lessons from the Pandemic

Mr Huzir Sulaiman, Co-founder and Joint Artistic Director, Checkpoint Theatre

55 mins read, 91KB

Five Skills for the Future of Arts and Culture

Mr Scott Smith, Managing Partner, Changeist

10 mins read, 165KB

The Role of Culture in the Post-Pandemic World

Ms Yeoh Chee Yan, Chairman, National Heritage Board, Singapore

37 mins read, 99KB