Heritage Is the Ultimate Inspiration for These 12 AAPI Designers
A talented group of designers and artists shares how memory and tradition shape their work. May 14, 2021
ELLE Decor talks with 12 designers, makers, and artists that celebrate their heritage in their work. From sculptors working in unusual materials like rope and rubber to designers and makers honoring traditional crafts with contemporary thinking, this design dozen is united by innovation, materiality, artisanship, and a goal of sharing culture through the international language of design.
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Growing up in Korea, textile designer Lauren Hwang spent days with her paternal grandmother, a very talented dressmaker, going to the local fabric markets. She would watch in awe as her grandmother would transform a piece of cloth into a beautiful garment. “I learned everything from my grandmother during the early years. She was a “domestic goddess,�
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Biden Hints at More Flexible North Korea Approach
Voice of America
04 May 2021, 04:05 GMT+10
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Donald Trump approached North Korea with threats of fire and fury, followed by made-for-television summits with its leader, Kim Jong Un.
For Barack Obama, it was strategic patience, which tried to use steady economic and military pressure to convince Pyongyang to return to talks.
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