with the original producers. Also artists like Luger help promote empathy and inclusivenes as their artwork serves to raise awareness while also poking fun at the absurdity of it all. As long as we manage to pay respect and treat the native creatives and their traditions as equals we avoid the risk of intercultural offence.
Nevertheless, this discussion about cultural appropriation shouldn’t discourage designers and creatives to embrace the cultural diversity of the different native nations as it is also a great chance for society to preserve the past and build up a common future - based on respect and empathy, rather than exploitation and ignorance.
How exotic! How charming! Cultural Appropriation of ‘First Nation‘ Symbolism in Contemporary Fashion
‘okay, noted!’
Contexts Presentation 9th May 2013 Lisa Lorenz MA Design and Art Direction MMU