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In this online library you can find more indepth information from the field of culture and development. There is information on publications that were supported by the Fund and publications that were published by the Fund itself and in collaboration with the Prince Claus Fund - the Prince Claus Fund Library series. In addition speeches and articles can be found here.
You can search for information by selecting a topic or type (tag), discipline or country you are interested in. Note that after selecting you have to press search in order to get a selection of articles, speeches and information on publications. You can also find specific information by searching with your own choice of key words.
Books
Here you can find all the books that are published within the Prince Claus Fund Library series (tag: library imprint) or supported through the Fund’s applications programme. In addition, each year the Prince Claus Fund publishes an Award Book to present the Prince Claus Awards.
Publications
Here you can find a variety of publications on culture and development the Prince Claus Fund has released throughout the years: the Prince Claus Fund Journal, the Prince Claus Award Books and the Prince Claus Fund Reader. Furthermore, the Fund has supported books and cultural magazines that are considered to have a positive influence on the global debate on culture and development.
Articles
Here you can find information about activities, organisations and individuals supported by the Prince Claus Fund with extra information on the often complicated context in which activities are realised or partners of the Fund work in.
Speeches
Here you can find speeches held on the occasion of events organised by the Prince Claus Fund, such as the Awards Ceremony, the Fund’s anniversaries and gallery openings.
Please visit our Documentation Center
Everyone is welcome to come and look into all publications in the Documentation Center in the office of the Prince Claus Fund in Amsterdam.
Address: Herengracht 603 in Amsterdam
Open: Monday - Friday from 10:00h until 17:00h
For questions please call the office +31(0)20 3449160
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1.7.2010 Oumou Sy: Sand and Silk
Designer of talent and international renown, Oumou Sy is an extraordinary creative figure, representative of Africa’s artistic force and energy. Her work ignores the boundaries between fashion design, textile design and costume design. Her clothes are theatrical couture, combining history and traditions with modern forms.
1.7.2010 African Film: New Forms of Aesthetics and Politics
Contemporary African filmmaking is the subject of this insightful and exciting look at every aspect of the art form on the African continent. Focusing on new trends in African cinema from the 1990s to today, this book explores new cinematic languages and modes of production, films departure from nationalism and social realism, and the Nollywood film industry, among other topics.
1.7.2010 Open Shutters Iraq
Photographer Eugenie Dolberg ran the OPEN SHUTTERS IRAQ project in 2006/7, at the height of the murderous sectarian violence in Iraq. Over the course of three months, women from five cities in Iraq learned about photography, told each other their life stories, and produced a remarkable and unique body of photographic and written work.
8.12.2009 Culture, Sports and Commemoration in Rwanda: Sixteen (2010)
The year of the World Cup being hosted in South Africa marks the sixteenth year since the inhabitants of Rwanda witnessed a genocide. During this, the football stadium of Kibuye played an important role. The Rwandan organization Esperance organizes activities on the crossroads of sports and culture, and is aimed at Rwandan youth to allow for discussion on the influences the genocide still has on their...
22.12.2009 Principal Laureate 2009: Simon Velez
In 2009 the theme of the Prince Claus Fund Awards was Culture & Nature. Colombian architect Simon Velez was awarded as principal laureate for his innovative use of bamboo in creating monumental and beautiful structures. In addition to reflecting its strong roots in traditional Colombian architecture, Velez’s use of bamboo also creates buildings which are appropriate for even the most difficult...
