New Artist's Group: Dihedron

The tendency to pigeon hole 'ethnic' art as a second class art practised by minority groups is common in Australia too... Dihedron is a group of artists and supporters operating in Brisbane who share the common goal of helping artists in socio-cultural isolation.

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Le Thanh Nhon and the Acacia Indo-Chinese Children's Centre.

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Ethnicity and Excellence in the Arts

One of the leading debates in Cultural Studies around the world deals with the issues of cultural difference or ethnicity in relation to concepts of a national culture.

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Sprirituality Aboriginality

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Crossing Cultures in Dance

Looks at the dance practice of the Bharatam Dance Company from Melbourne and at that stage in its 5th year of operation. Photos of the dancers in production included.

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People's Cultural Action in Australia: The PACIN Experience

Looks at workshops organised by PACIN - the Philippines-Australia Cultural Interaction Network for Asian and Pacific communities in Sydney.

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Backyard Culture

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Emoh Ruo: Homage to the Art of the Home

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Multicultural Arts: Development and Change in Brisbane

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Metaphors of Multiculturalism

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