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The International Folk Art Market: Cultural Commodification In The Global Marketplace, Kate Roscher
The International Folk Art Market: Cultural Commodification In The Global Marketplace, Kate Roscher
Summer Research
This research project focuses on the work of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) which takes place annually in Santa Fe, New Mexico. IFAM emphasizes the importance of preserving folk art traditions, providing artists with opportunities for social innovation, and hosting a lively international event for Market attendees. The IFAM provides a unique vantage point from which to view historical forces which shape social and economic relations between individuals at the Market and, more broadly, between the Global North and the Global South. The goals of this research are to gain a better understanding of how cultures are commodified at …
Cultural Authenticity And The Impacts Of Cultural Tourism In Malaysian Borneo, Elena Becker
Cultural Authenticity And The Impacts Of Cultural Tourism In Malaysian Borneo, Elena Becker
Summer Research
This project explores the effects of the cultural tourism industry on the indigenous cultures of Malaysian Borneo. Do the economic incentives of tourist dollars lead to the retention and assertion of indigenous identity, or do they create a façade that highlights only certain aspects of Dayak culture? This project simultaneously emphasizes the need for a reassessment of the phrase “cultural authenticity” that moves beyond purely historic perspectives and identities. These issues are addressed through an ethnographic exploration of tourist longhouses and cultural villages in Malaysian Borneo.