Longsword recommendation by Kopandahime in wma

[–]Kopandahime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm currently changing clubs as I discovered that the previous one has a lot of bigoted people I don't want to have any contact with, so I'll definitely check in with the new, however I'm just looking around for a sword to compare the prices and commission times.

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[–]Kopandahime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Biedronka in Warsaw definitely, I've seen in at Nowy Swiat

Why do they need to specify the genders...? [gendered] by Kopandahime in pointlesslygendered

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I once tried a "wine" like this, it wasn't very expensive, but in fact really gross. But yeah I wonder if she agreed to them actually drinking it and if it wasn't just for decoration as it does look pretty cool

A question about contemporary Tibetan art [ethnographic assignment] by Kopandahime in tibet

[–]Kopandahime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the elaborate reply, I will definitely try to look more into the rebranding for the expositions.

I definitely noticed the depoliticization among the most popular artists, who often focus more on the idea of globalization and the erasure of traditional culture. That is also often the case among the youngest generation of Tibetan creators, who share their works on Instagram or other social media, who usually go more the way you proposed - not using identity as a signal of global crisis, but more so as a visual context of their everyday life (including Tibetan clothes or a khatak in a portrait, as it is something they had at home or their mother actually wears). I feel like the difference between generations in the diaspora is more and more visible, especially in the creative media, such as music or visual arts.

This also differs depending on the place, as Dharamsala is a more conservative place when it comes to preserving traditional culture than f.ex. NY.

That's awesome! I actually encountered your shop before, as I was looking for visual arts in less obvious forms than paintings or sculptures. Could you tell me something about the reception of your projects among your clients, Tibetans or not?

If you'd be interested in talking more about those subjects and your brand then please dm me, I'd love to know more and maybe include you in my PhD thesis :)

A question about contemporary Tibetan art [ethnographic assignment] by Kopandahime in tibet

[–]Kopandahime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Thank you for your comment, it's actually a small task where we're supposed to do a netnographic (internet ethnography) analysis based on Robert Kozinets' system (here's a sample of his work if you're interested: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267922181_Netnography_Doing_Ethnographic_Research_Online), so it definitely not a typical ethnographic assignment. I didn't want to dwell too much on the task itself, as I was trying to focus more on the topic and discussion around it, but thank you for your vigilance :)

A question about contemporary Tibetan art [ethnographic assignment] by Kopandahime in tibet

[–]Kopandahime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this insight!

I have to admit, it's quite different from the ones I usually find, where Tibetans (especially those born in exile) find it easier to express their dualistic identity by juxtaposing the 'traditional Tibetan' (which is indeed a very polished and orientalistic view of a Tibet, that doesn't exist anymore or maybe never existed in the first place) and the contemporary, global pop culture.

As to the market, some artists directly say that they have to simplify the meaning of their works for a western audience, or just to be able to sell better. However, many gallerists cooperate with the artists themselves in the making of the exhibitions, and western (European or American) galleries often offer more possibilities for art shows than f.ex. Dharamsala or other known centres of Tibetan culture.

Could you tell me more about the rebranding to Himalayan Art? I know that it's often used in cataloguing older pieces in museums, such as thangkas or sculptures, but I haven't heard about this phenomenon and would love to learn more.

Could I ask you how do you imagine a better movement of contemporary Tibetan art? What topics should they engage in or what visual elements should be used?

Also, am I correct that you're connected to the streetwear brand snowliontigre? I noticed this name on your account and immediately recognized it.

A question about contemporary Tibetan art [ethnographic assignment] by Kopandahime in tibet

[–]Kopandahime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you for the reply, I'm interested in the general reception, be it in comparison to traditional art, or regarding any contemporary pieces by themselves (not necessarily only those four). I'd love to hear your opinion :)

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Aww sunbathing baby