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“I view Indigenous art created within the 21st century as a weaving of the long threads of ancestral knowledge together with our present realities to tell unique stories of Indigenous continuance. Indigenous art is a reflection that culture is not static, instead both the individuals and communities within Indigenous cultures grow and change over time, while collectively determining what to carry forward and what to leave behind. The art you will see at the Cultural Survival Bazaar celebrates who these Indigenous artists are today,” says Candyce Testa (Pequot), Cultural Survival Bazaar Events Manager.
Retablos (altarpiece boxes) artist Sebastian Palomino Jimenez (Quechua) has participated at the Bazaars for several years. “I have enjoyed meeting people from different cultures, making friends, and learning about their customs. Selling abroad has been a welcome challenge. I feel connected to my culture through my art because the Ayacuchano retablo is Peru’s cultural heritage. It represents history and is part of our family legacy,” he says.
Traditional yemeni shoemaker Selahattin Sep (Kurdish) of Tigris Handmade says, “Visibility is so important for artisanal and cultural craft making. Indigenous art holds our history and we want to share that culture with anyone who is curious. A Bazaar that celebrates culture is a lifeline for these traditions and a way of surviving economically and culturally.”
Enjoy an atmosphere that pays respect to ancient craft and tradition while welcoming the opportunity to learn from and connect with Indigenous artists. This holiday season, shop Indigenous!
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Event Information:
December 14-17, 2023
The Prudential Center
Belvidere Arcade
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
December 14-16: 11am - 9pm
December 17: 11am - 7pm
Free Admission
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