Steve’s Blog

Tibetan artist Gade has come out with a new collection showing the influence of western culture on his home land by combining traditional Budhist art with familiar western images.  He says “In most people’s minds, Tibet is an ancient, mysterious and exotic place. The notion of ‘Tibet’ is a conundrum. When outsiders actually visit Tibet, especially Lhasa, they get culture shock when they see all the pop culture, fast food, rock music, Coke and beer, brand name clothing, Hollywood movies, the nightlife scene, etc. I think Lhasa ought to be renamed Lhasa Vegas.” (found via Popped Culture).