CBC Radio q: Where’s the line between appreciation and appropriation?
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Interview with Candy Palmater:
Navajo-print leggings, suede moccasins, feather earrings. Fashion designers often draw inspiration from aboriginal cultures — but the love doesn’t always flow both ways.
One thing is clear: cultural appropriation is a thorny subject. It’s not always easy to tell between the work of aboriginal artists and mass-produced imitations, or to draw the line between appreciation and appropriation.
For insight on this topic, guest host Candy Palmater checks in with two artists:
- Métis visual artist Christi Belcourt discusses her experience (and hesitations about) collaborating with fashion line Valentino on their fall collection.