On Exhibition: Chronicles of Riches; Beauty, Identify, Pride: Native North American Footwear; and On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Shoe
Cost: Regular admission $12, Free admission every Thursday 5-8pm (Jade is the best bargain hunter!)
Pre-event estimate: 1 out of 5
Post-event rating: 2 out of 5
What strikes me the most is the variety of designs and materials used in footwear in different countries and cultures. But, where are the moccasins and other traditional footwear nowadays? Is this why McDonald's and other big fast food chains become the staples for children and teenagers around the world? Is this the price we pay for building a global village?
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2 comments:
Don't get blog down about the nitty gritty of shoes... How about concerning ourselves with the larger social fabric: urban planning, architecture....?!
Can't believe you didn't list
*Door Open Toronto* as one of the recommended upcoming event - in big heading!
http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/
p.s. This year's theme is Sacred Spaces. Look for those great promo poster in the subway. It truly showcases Toronto as a multi-cultural city.
hi ICE,
Thanks for the nudge on Doors Open. Jade can't wait to organize the day. Are you going to join us this year?
And thanks for your reply. Food, clothing, shoes, buildings, urban planning.... all are components of a culture.
I love diversity and cross-cultural exchange. But I feel sad when anicent practices fade as western culture charges in.
Your thoughts?
CHRIS
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