How São Paulo’s carnival is boosting its creative economy
Historically, São Paulo’s identity has centred on the image of a cosmopolitan city, characterized by industry, speed, work and progress. It is still Brazil’s most vibrant financial centre, and.
WHY CULTURE AND THE ARTS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE CITY RECOVERY POST-PANDEMIC
It would be easy to see culture as an optional extra in the midst of the vast challenges cities around the world are facing. But that would be a grave.
FIVE ‘LONG -COVID’ SYMPTOMS FACED BY CULTURE IN WORLD CITIES
The pandemic is over and culture and creative industries have been key to city recovery. However, we are still dealing with its effects. Director of World Cities Culture Forum Laia Gasch shares.
Historic districts to open-air museums: how Hong Kong infused design into daily life
Creativity is flourishing in the city of Hong Kong, and it has recently contributed to diversifying the city's tourism offerings. Presented by the Tourism Commission of Hong Kong and.
Amsterdam’s new vision for creative entrepreneurs through incubator schemes
ART-UP is a business incubator tailored for cultural entrepreneurs, helping creative small businesses to develop a plan for success and expansion, over a concentrated three-month programme.
Why Amsterdam’s night-time economy needs protecting and promoting
Amsterdam has always been renowned for its nightlife, from its underground scene to world famous nightclubs, parties and festivals. The night scene has also been a place where collaboration.
How Austin Cultural Trust is protecting the cultural community from unaffordable rents
Taking inspiration from models like San Francisco's CAST and London's Creative Land Trust, a new Cultural Trust has been established as a component of the AEDC
Five reasons why Africa is leading the creative revolution
Sub-Saharan African capitals are booming with creativity and bucking the trend on growing the creative economy. Dynamic leaders across capitals like Dakar, Johannesburg and Nairobi are leading a creative.