First Friday: Appropriation in Art with Gurpreet Sehra

  • Friday, January 4, 2019
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  • MAWA, 611 Main Street

From cultural appropriation to copyright infringement, there is a lot to consider when it comes to images that “borrow” from others. What is appropriation and why is it important for artists and viewers alike to consider its implications?

Free, everyone welcome!

  • Gurpreet Sehra is a multidisciplinary artist who works in traditional and contemporary media, including textile, painting, video, printmaking and installation. She has completed three public art commissions in Winnipeg. She has exhibited, held artist residencies and presented at interdisciplinary conferences across Europe and North America.