Beyond Garment - Exhibition Floortalk

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11.00am, Saturday 9 October 2010 – NWS Theatre

Accessory or art? Aboriginal engagement with Western fashion accessories.
Dr Christiane Keller, Research Associate WA Museum, Honorary Research Fellow UWA

For Aboriginal people in Australia, adorning the body is important cultural heritage. Join Christiane Keller as she discusses the history of Aboriginal engagement with Western fashion accessories in WA, and the re-appropriation of Western concepts of fashion to produce Aboriginal art.

Cost: Free
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Please meet at the Museum front desk at 10.50am for 11.00am start