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Response Assignment
Read the first article titled Paul Frank Celebrated Fashion Week with a Racist, Native American
Themed Dream Catchin Extravaganza and respond to the following questions. Include
examples and proof from the article to back up your thoughts.
1. What is the problem with Paul Franks use of native American imagery? Be
specific.
2. Do you agree that this is a problem? Why or why not?
3. What do you think should be done about designers who use cultural
appropriation? Explain. What would an acceptable solution be for all parties
involved?
4. Do you think there is a time when using a cultures artwork is acceptable? Why or
why not?
Read the second article titled After Offensive Fiasco, Paul Frank Collaborates With Native
Designers and respond to the following question.
5. What is your opinion of the designers response? Was it an appropriate response?
Why or why not?
Assessment:
Your report will be assessed using levels R to 4 max based on the following:
Knowledge: all terms are defined correctly and in your own words; include a reference
Communication: all of the questions have been responded to including support from the article;
the answers are written in sentences and apply art terminology correctly
Thinking: your own ideas are included and clearly supported in your responses.
from the event and would like to formally and sincerely apologize. Thank you everyone for your
feedback and support."
But it turns out it wasn't just a one-night-only theme; Metcalfe found photos of a related t-shirt
collection. Now you don't have to be VIP to get in on the fun!
Click through the photos to see event details, Paul Frank's "Dream Catchin" T-shirt line, and
Disney and Nickelodeon celebrities gleefully dressing in redface.
http://jezebel.com/5942192/paulfrankcelebratedfashionweekwitharacistnative
american+themeddreamcatchinextravaganza/
rehash to the group in attendance from Paul Frank. However Keene also noted that the ladies
from Paul Frank really spent extra time working with Metcalf, Keene and the artists to make the
collaboration line a reality.
The crowd was a whos who of creatives in Indian Country and Santa Fe. Just like any other
fashion party, guests were anxious to mingle, meet the designers and try on items from the line.
This time though, everyone in attendance was appreciative of the work and aware of what can
happen when a community challenges appropriation.
The artists and panelists pose with the Paul Frank
crew.