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The artists and organizations I have interest in for my field of study,
are all integrating global studies into their art. Many do it for a
cause or to create global awareness through their art. I am interested
in Art Education through humanities Multiculturalism, Pop Culture and
History in the methodology in teaching art. Most of the artists and
organizations here are doing exactly this. The art they create is
visually attractive in pop culture; they mix history, culture,
community, and it creates awareness.
Old Navy SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!! I am shopping in this store and see that they have knocked of TOMS. This is concerning to me because they are offering their cheap imitation for $19.94 And they aren't even doing it for for a cause.
Now I have worked in retail for a long time, long enough to know that a pair of designer jeans really cost around 20 to make with premium fabrics and that is made in the U.S.
Old Navy manufactures their products in Cambodia China, Colombia, El Salvador, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Peru, Philippines, Turkey, Vietnam. So the actual cost of the shoes is probably around 5 bucks. OK I will say $10 for the benefit of Old Navy. So really $20 can pay for a pair for a child somewhere. And why would you knock off a shoe that is making a change for a child. Disgusting. Old Navy I am disappointed.
TOMS is an amazing company.
"In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers." TOMS.com
TOMS has started a similar cause for glasses. You buy a pair of sunglasses and a child that need prescription glasses gets a pair! Wow I am so amazed and proud that this company is making such and impact on our global community. I will be an avid supported of TOMS! And this year I will go a day with no shoes... April 10 2012... Will you?
One of my favorite photographers of all time is David Lachapelle. I love his work because of the cultural diversity. He takes a profound social concept and ideology and compiles the imagery with culture, history, fashion, nature, street culture and art. His style is profound, His images are bright and avaunt-guard. His images make you want to see more. Cultural diversity at its best! He shocks the world in a bright way.
Yusuke Nakamura. I love his style. His artwork is so Pop Culture of the Asian Kung Fu generation. His art is nostalgic to Pop Comic book. Each image has true meaning. You have to look at his images for awhile to compile multiple messages and imagery within. When viewing his work you can see how globalization and his culture inspire his works.
I think that my art is influenced by my own heritage and culture. I also feel that since obtaining my degree in Fashion I have experienced a lot of exposure to global culture in visual imagery. I love taking aspects from different cultures and bringing it together in my own art. I love pop culture and try to integrate it when possible. I see beauty globally. I am inspired to capture it.
I recently visited Dallas to go to an art exhibit at the Dallas Art Museum. It was The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to Catwalk .The show was amazing to see the translations of so many cultures through clothing. It was at the Hilton Galleries, organized by Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The show showcased his his early works starting back to the first runway he his in 1970, "enfant terrible."
The exhibition was set up into six different sections that had a very attractive and distinctive theme. The themes were clearly tracing the influences of the fashion life of Jean Paul Gaultier. The themes were: "The Odyssey of Jean Paul Gaultier," "The Boudoir," "Skin Deep," "Punk Cancan," "Urban Jungle," and "Metropolis" The installation featured approximately 130 ensembles from the designer's couture collections, and prêt-à-porter line, including the accessories.These runway pieces were created between 1976 and 2010, the majority of these pieces have never been exhibited. Sketches, stage costumes, and excerpts from films, runway shows, concerts, dance performances, and televised interviews.
My favorite room was the boudoir room. The walls were tufted in a beautiful pink satin. It had the perfect amount of femininity and provocativeness.
The Artist is truly amazing he takes clothing and truly transforms them into a masterpiece. The last room in this exhibit featured many pieces that were inspired by many different cultures such as Icelandic, Russian, French, Native American, Polynesian, Asian, etc. I really love how you can walk through his exhibit and really experience a global journey through place and time.
The exhibit also featured his work in film and media. All of the costumes from The film The Fifth Element, were displayed.
My favorite part of the show was Madonna's wardrobe for her Blonde Ambition Tour.
Global studies in art are a great gateway for artists to share their culture through their art. Many aspects of culture can be found in art. Many contemporary artists show how migration and practices are reflected in their work. I love examining work from far away.
Artist Paul Gauguin is a well known French artist from the Post Impression era. Paul Gauguin painted from culture outside of his own. He lived part of his young life in Peru, which later influenced his artwork. This artist shows global aspects in his own work. It is good to examine artists from another time to compare how multiculturalism has influenced art through time. Paul Gauguin painted in France as an adult in the late 1800’s. He rejected his own French culture. But in his work you can see how his own French identity is layered with his experiences with the Polynesian culture. His works style is clearly post impressionist, but the imagery is inspired by another place. Many French post impressionist artists used similar color scheme in their works. It was Paul Gauguin who experimented with vibrant colors and his style was considered avant-garde to his peers. It is amazing to see that globalization is apparent throughout history. It has evolved with time and accessibility of technology.
Paul Gauguin
Nafea Faa Ipoipo, 1892
The practices of artists are to relay messages to the rest of the world of what they know and see and feel.
There is a beautiful exhibit at the SAM right now on Polynesian art and culture by artist Paul Gauguin. The show is highlighting the art and culture of Polynesia. Artist Gauguin reflects his artwork outside of his own French culture. This artist is from the 19th century and the exhibit juxtaposes his work with Actual Polynesian art and sculptures.
Art Nouveau is my favorite art period. My favorite artist of the time is Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt is second in running. Of all his work Goldfish is my favorite. The lines in the image are organic and feminine. Free flowing and fun. The colors create a large value range. Bright smooth to dark and unknown. The color of the fish and the foreground to the right of it shows exuberance, and texture, a sparkle, a sense of glimmer. I love the playfulness and femininity of the subjects. The subjects look as f they are playing in a pond, or maybe even an ocean. The perspective is also obscure which leave much for your imagination.
