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It is problematic to simply argue that “indigenous craft” is art. We need to go beyond postcolonialism in curating the "colonised". To simply add "other" elements to "art" does not change its basis. The actual problem is to value art more than other creativity products that are not justified in the art theory. The dominant system is only strengthened by us including any non-Western object into a Western art space as an object for reconciliation or manifestation of "equal righ

Chinese characters have widely been used as a medium to express the specific cultural identity of many international contemporary Chinese artists. The potential of characters and words have been broadly explored through different paths. This medium, however, in many cases can be a problematic element, indicating stereotypes and a postcolonial dilemma, which requires critical reflection on its application. #postcolonialism #transculture #artreview #artcritiques #culturalidenti

To merely include "craft" as "art" is a common but problematic practice in art academies. The key issue lies in this question: Why do we need to identify something as "art" to assure its value? Craft in itself has a lot that the "art" of Western canon lacks. This art review reflects on the value of crafts seen in the relationships built through collaboration, local and natural materials applied and time involved in the hands-on process. #postcolonialism #asianpacificart #artr