KHiO WEB COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP

Christina and Zeze testing and blogging. 3 computers and of course coffee There are actually three people now located in Maputo on behalf of my institute, The Oslo National Academy of the Arts. I am here on behalf of the Faculty of Design and to promote design as a strategic part of culture, especially in […]

November 10, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: ISAC - KHiO  Comments Closed

DANSE ARTES CULTURAL CENTER IN MOZAMBIQUE

The main boundary wall to the right when entering the site is painted with the mural by Gilles and Cecilie The Danse’Artes project is moving in strides. Construction is in full action and sure has to be since the first opening ceremony is planned next week on the 23rd of June. The project is a […]

June 16, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN  Comments Closed

MURALS, A PUBLIC INTERACTIVE ART/DESIGN

The Mural in DANSE’ARTES starting, the paint workshop on the beautiful African soil. Murals are really interesting activity since it involves so many actors in very different roles. The project here in Maputo has developed in interesting directions. I am writing reflections about the project. I have listed the main factors to reflect on: A […]

May 21, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN  Comments Closed

DANSE’ARTE IN MOZAMBIQUE, A NEW VENTURE

The empty site of DANSE’ARTE with only the residence house already built. They are starting the construction of the theatre next week. Rejao is muraling the house now. Culture (and industry) is developing very fast here in Mozambique. I have only known the place roughly 3 years and I see fundamental changes since the time […]

May 17, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: PONDERINGS  Comments Closed

DANCING IN THE STREETS OF MAPUTO

Here is an other video cut of the people in Maxaquene and the Contemporary Dance Company Tweet This Post

March 13, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: PONDERINGS  Comments Closed

DANCE AND DRUM ACTIVISM IN MAPUTO

A great group of dancers go out to the districts, or markets on Saturdays to interact with the public through dance and music. They create great fun everywhere they go, people are so happy when the music arrives. Many participate and I can confirm that everyone, yes everyone dances in this country. I do not […]

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