Tag: Culture

  • Richard Wu Breaks the Mold

    Richard Wu Breaks the Mold

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    Solitaire International features the “iconoclast” Richard Wu and his “one-off, new-age” jewelry. Richard Wu is the architect of the unexpected, and breaking the mould is second nature to him. His artistry lies in expressing his existential angst through one-off, new-age creations. Starting out as a traditional jade carver and engraver in Suzhou, China, and later learning…

  • Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Promote the Handcrafts

    Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Promote the Handcrafts

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    Can modern technology be a partner in preserving traditional crafts passed down through generations? Many countries are coming to recognize the important role crafts play in preserving cultural identity. Iran is no exception. In the July 9th interview with the Tehran Times, Zahra Ebrahimi, an official from the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, expresses the “strategic…

  • What Is Cultural Heritage

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    I’ve spent a lot of time in Croatia these last ten years visiting my now 95 year-old mother. Since I always identified strongly with my heritage I thought I would instantly fit in. Of course that didn’t happen. I’ve lived in the United States for the majority of my life and while I have a…

  • Cultural Fusion

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    An iconic photo of a Maasai in traditional shuka, carrying a spear and talking on his cell phone perfectly personifies the fusion of European, American and African cultures.