key term - Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000)

Definition

Pisupo Lua Afe is an artwork created by Samoan artist Michel Tuffery. It consists of a can of corned beef that has been pierced with a traditional Samoan war club and then suspended from the ceiling. The artwork explores themes of cultural identity, globalization, and the impact of colonialism on Pacific Island nations.

Related terms

Cultural Identity: The sense of belonging and identification with a particular culture or group.

Globalization:

The process by which businesses, cultures, and societies become interconnected on a global scale.

Colonialism: The practice of establishing political control over another country or territory for economic exploitation or dominance.