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teknohippi

Not my normal discussion

Feb 08, 2006 14:01

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paradigmshifty February 8 2006, 03:29:53 UTC

Less an example of cultural tolerance than one of just how arrogant our society is that we would steal and cheapen another culture's cultural symbolism in such a way.

IMNERHO :-)

freudianquip February 8 2006, 03:59:24 UTC

I saw some very interesting 'real' art on Monday in a gallery/shop in Hahndorf full of wonderful Aboriginal art..but was somewhat perturbed by the attitude of the attendant, but who am I to diss her plum-in-mouth accent and make a determination of her heritage based on the colour of her hair? I would have liked more info on the artists and their homes, too. Apart from artist names, there was nought.

I think there is a big difference between having an ochre coloured feature wall if you like the colours and claiming it to be the equivalent of art of any culture... Aren't I allowed to create my own piece of inspiration based on the totality of my cultural influences, including the beautiful pieces I have seen in Aboriginal art?

NB I know nothing of art, culture or tact. For info.

Yes, I'm in for the playtest! I should call you soon!

teknohippi February 8 2006, 23:58:59 UTC

The people who are "dealers" tend to make quite alot of money and I interested in the amount that the artist actually gets (that would more than likely go into the community in some cases)

The Nat Gallery at least has information on the artists in the collection not just a list of names

capnoblivious February 8 2006, 04:14:37 UTC

"...Is television's democratisation of access to Aboriginal imagery a sign of our society's increased cultural tolerance, or does it merely tell us how cheap some of us are when it comes to valuing authenticity in works of art?"

By the sounds of it, we're talking style and design rather than art; aesthetics rather than any sort of cultural assessment. Because we're not really talking about actual aboriginal art, but rather something that looks superficially like it, I don't think you could draw conclusions either way about cultural tolerance - and I'd be surprised if anyone thought it was "authentic".

teknohippi February 8 2006, 23:55:34 UTC

I agree with the conclusions about cultural tolerence and think it is just appropriation without any thought

Maybe the issue is about the history of Indigenous Australia which has been ignored, repressed or destroyed and how certain aspects ie the art has integrated its self into mainstream culture whether it is culturally appropriate or not

black_pawn February 9 2006, 03:23:20 UTC

I'm not sure I completely agree with the lack of conclusions. It's a long way from a complete lack of prejudice and complete acceptance but it's a start. Think of it as cultural subversion, using Aboriginal artwork as inspiration is an acceptance of that as a valid culture and/or a statement of such. This might not be knowingly done by the inspiree but I think it is being done ( ... )

teknohippi February 9 2006, 04:52:12 UTC

Tender for a weed management system for a local council - we are going to help them with reducing weeds

shattered_tiger February 8 2006, 05:08:33 UTC

Yeah I'm not sure if I'd make any sweeping statments about it in relation about cultural tolerance or authenticity for that matter. It seems to just be about asthetics, kinda the same as someone who lays out there appartment with Japanese style furnishings. It's more about liking the look than anything else.

And besides real art is damn expensive!!

Grats on the tender too btw!! :D

nicked_metal February 10 2006, 02:35:32 UTC

With a wedding to go to that turned out to be in the middle of the day on Saturday instead of the evening and the resulting chaos inflicted on my work and child-access schedules, there's only about a 5% chance I'll be able to make it on Sunday :(