Economics
Large companies that operate in many different countries
multinational corporations
coexistence of people with a wide variety of cultures and beliefs
Cultural and religious diversity
Large numbers of travellers visiting a place at the same time
mass tourism
Blending elements from different cultures to create innovative new art forms
cross-cultural artistic fusion
Big economic problems that affect many countries at once
global financial crises
Edibles that comes from other countries instead of being grown or produced locally
imported food
When different groups of people in the same society have conflicts
clash of cultures
Artists from anywhere can share their work online or through international festivals and gain visibility
global exposure for new artists
A society made up of people from many different origins
multi-ethnic society
People share and enjoy foods, music, art, ideas, and traditions from around the world
increased cultural exchange
People moving into or out of a country to live or work there.
immigration/emigration
When a few big international galleries, auctions, and collectors control prices and trends
global art market dominance
Very famous international brands (like Coca-Cola, Nike, or McDonald's)
global brands
When a country's culturebecomes strongly influenced U.S. culture.
Americanised
Factories (usually in poor countries) where workers make products in very bad conditions
sweatshops
When artists feel pressure to create work that appeals to international tastes or trends
erosion of artistic authenticity
Companies and countries can sell products to customers worldwide, increasing sales, revenue, and business opportunities
access to new markets
When talented, skilled, or educated people leave their home country to work in another country
brain drain
New inventions, knowledge, and advanced tools
technology and innovation
Turning local, sacred, or community-based artworks into mass-produced commercial products for tourists
commodification of traditional art