The Calgary Stampede’s first weekend features the Indigenous Elegance Fashion Show, showcasing designs from First Nations artists across Western Canada. The event aims to inspire and empower Indigenous communities through fashion and art.
Results for: Cultural Expression
Paju City Mayor Kim Kyung-il has expressed concerns about the potential for prostitution at the upcoming “2024 KFX The Fashion” adult festival, leading to its cancellation in his city. The festival, initially scheduled for Suwon, has faced opposition and cancellations at alternative venues due to concerns raised by Mayor Kim and others. Lawmaker Cheon Ha-ram of the New Reform Party has questioned the selective enforcement of laws, arguing that other establishments with similar potential for illicit activities remain open. The debate over the festival highlights broader societal concerns regarding morality, legality, and cultural expression.
The 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, heralded by its first South American curator, broke social barriers by featuring an array of indigenous artists representing major pavilions. Artists like Jeffrey Gibson, Sir John Akomfrah, Glicéria Tupinambá, and Archie Moore delved into their family trees and explored the discrimination faced by indigenous communities, emphasizing the intersection of the personal and the political.