CANCELED - Immigrant Dreams: The Culture Behind the Craft

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

 

 

Join us for Immigrant Dreams, a powerful panel discussion exploring how children of immigrants are making their mark in the sneaker customization world. From turning passion into profit to navigating the challenges of the creative industry, this conversation highlights the resilience, artistry, and entrepreneurial spirit driving the next generation of sneaker artists and designers. Featuring Daniel Mossayebi,  CEO of Inked Out Kicks, a leading sneaker customization brand pushing the boundaries of wearable art, Jasmin Pannu, award-winning multidisciplinary artist known for her bold, storytelling-driven designs, and Daniello Tetangco, founder of Daniello Toronto, a local clothing and lifestyle brand blending streetwear with cultural identity.

Whether you're a sneaker enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who appreciates the power of cultural storytelling, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Agenda

6:30 - Doors Open

7:00 - Panel Begins

8:00 - Panel Ends, Galleries Open 

9:00 - Museum Closes

 

Terms & Conditions: Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. If you have selected the Friends of the BSM rate, you will be asked to show your Friends ID card upon arrival.

 

About The Panelists: 

Daniel Mossayebi – For Daniel Mossayebi, art is more than creativity—it’s a language, a way to heal, and a tool for storytelling. As an Iranian immigrant who came to Canada in the early ‘90s, he discovered early on that art helped him process life’s challenges, from personal loss to navigating a new culture.

In 2015, he founded Inked Out Kicks, where sneaker culture meets artistry. What started as a passion project—customizing Air Force Ones and Chuck Taylors—grew into an industry-leading brand working with Adidas, Puma, Reebok, MLSE, Xbox, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and the Government of Canada. Through custom sneaker design, restoration, live events, and workshops, Daniel turns footwear into storytelling.

The Bata Shoe Museum played a key role in his journey. Inked Out Kicks’ first panel discussion explored the cultural impact of sneakers, and being invited back reinforces the power of this collaboration.

His message? Creativity has no limits. Keep creating, keep pushing—because unfinished work never changes the world. Daniel encourages you to follow him and Inked Out Kicks on social media to keep with their updates. 

Jasmin Pannu - 

Jasmin Pannu is an award-winning artist who has created projects ranging from murals, to canvas works and digital product design for clients such as Lancome, Fritolay, Footlocker, UPS, City of Toronto, Nike and more. 

Her art practice is diverse in style and tools- picking up everything from a henna cone to acrylics, spray paints and ink to develop aesthetics that intrigue, bring beauty and create connection. She loves to teach when she can.  

The main intent around everything in her art practice is to challenge, to create, to transform- people, spaces and moments.

Daniello Tetangco - Daniello is the founder of local clothing and lifestyle brand Daniello Toronto. His love for art fashion and footwear has blessed him with the opportunities to work with various NBA athletes on custom on-court and off-court foot wear. He has worked with various celebrities like NBA star DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson, and music star Chris Brown. His dream is to have the outlet to showcase his artistic talent to the World and to one day open up a retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto and to be in a position to give back to the community.