How to buy authentic First Nations designs that benefit creators and communities

<https://theconversation.com/how-to-buy-authentic-first-nations-designs-that-benefit-creators-and-communities-196290>

"From souvenir shops to art galleries, First Nations designs are big business.
Australia’s Productivity Commission estimates about $250 million of
Indigenous-style art and consumer products are sold annually. But just 16% of
that ends up in the hands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

When it comes Indigenous-style souvenirs, the commission says about 75% aren’t
authentic. The art market is a little better, but fakes are prevalent enough
for one to have appeared in comedian Ricky Gervais’ sit-com Afterlife.

To support First Nations artists and communities, here’s what you need to know,
and need to ask, before buying."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics