Transcultural Threads: Latinx Fashion and Visual Art Reimagined 1-14 May

Join us for our upcoming exhibition and Pop Up event from 1-14 May at M2 Gallery

Throughout the span of many decades, Eurocentric fashion narratives and media have frequently viewed Latin American fashion and art through an outsider’s lens, predominantly depicting it as an overtly exotic stereotype that remains on the periphery. This approach has portrayed the region as a singular and homogenous entity, disregarding the rich tapestry of cultural expressions and creative voices that stem from this multicultural region and its diaspora.
Curated by Eliana Gamboa-Chapman, “Transcultural Threads: Latinx Fashion and Visual Art Reimagined” aims to disrupt and challenge the notion of Latin American fashion as merely traditional or unchanging. The exhibition shifts perspectives towards contemporaneity and sustainability, highlighting the harmonious fusion of cultural knowledge, artisanal techniques, female empowerment, and the integration of natural resources into ethically conscious designs.

In collaboration with visual artists of Latin American heritage, residing and creating in Australia, the exhibition adopts a transcultural perspective. It showcases the manner in which such artists draw inspiration from their ancestry – converging spirituality, indigenous influences, the matriarchal essence of their background, and the profound and intricate life stories of humanity.

M2 Gallery 

4/450 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

1 May - 14 May 2024

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Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Friday and Sunday 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

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