semi-conductors as well. Who, in your opinion, would qualify as the best conductor? Thanks for hooking on to my little semi-joke. I have my opinion, of course, but it is really most important that everyone watching these conductors will be able to form their own preferences, so I’d rather
keep mine to myself!
5. Has the phase of transition been similar for women as conductors of symphony orchestra to women as conductors of business? Do you see a further transition setting in any time soon?
Great question, and equally a great mystery... Women in conducting are far behind women in business, for no apparent reason, certainly no lack of talent. The only (weak) explanation that comes to mind is the cultural after-shock of the ‘cult of great conductors’ we still suffer from - in other words, the symbolic value of the ‘Maestro’. - As told to Nandini Varma
II. SARAH
KENDERDINE
The recipient of the Australian Arts in Asia Innovation Award for the PLACE — Hampi, Dr. Sarah Kenderdine is known to have created interactive experiences for visiting museums using technology where she amalgamates cultural heritage with new media art practice.
1. Why did you choose to do a project on Hampi? Hampi is one of the most extraordinary cultural precincts of the world. We were invited to visit it 60
and when the opportunity came in 2006 to build a new artwork based on Hampi we were delighted. The experience we created allowed one to take a serendipitous journey of discovery through this
landscape. Following great interest in the artwork and in Hampi, we created a larger exhibition which became a new museum in 2012, near the site at the cultural precinct Kaladham, a Jindal Art Foundation Initiative. campusdiaries DECEMBER