"It is not cultural appropriation to take cues from the local culture" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are questioning who should design the Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre in Adelaide and sharing their views on other top stories.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot have revealed visuals of the Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre in Adelaide, Australia.
The architecture studio was inspired by traditional indigenous shelters when designing the building, which will host a mix of exhibition and event spaces to celebrate the "past, present and future" of Australia's First Nations.
"I don't think this building evokes anything remotely aboriginal"
Readers aren't convinced that the right studio was chosen for the job though.
"So let me be clear, an architecture firm in New York is designing an Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre in Australia"" asked Sim. "So a group of ? probably white ? people will fly from New York to Australia to attend meetings and visit the build... A group of ? probably mainly ? white people, who also may not be very aware of Aboriginal culture"" Chris was also concerned: "It would be nice for Indigenous Australians to build their own museum. Only then will it feel like a museum designed by them for their history. Not someone else's vague interpretations and flimsy archispeak."
"I don't think this building evokes anything remotely relating to Indigenous Australians," continued Simon M.
"Calm down there," replied Zachary Flagle, on the ...
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