Seattle Museum to Return Aboriginal Object, Without Being Asked

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

In 1970, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) founder Richard Fuller purchased an Australian Aboriginal sacred object that the museum has never shown. Now it’s being returned, even though no one has asked SAM to do so. The person responsible is SAM's African art curator, Pamela McClusky, who apparently views such ceremonial objects in the same way that Australian Aboriginal elders see them: as physical manifestations of sacred ancestral beings and repositories of great spiritual power. Although the museum has a gallery devoted to Australian Aboriginal art, McClusky had no hesitation about returning the religious object, which only an initiated Australian Aboriginal male is supposed to see. Ironically, not even Australian Aboriginal elders who are pressing the repatriation issue around the world knew of its existence. For now, the National Museum of Australia will store the object temporarily while consultations proceed regarding its final return.» Read More

 

Outstation launches new website

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

Outstation recently celebrated its 1st Birthday by re-launching its website....» Read More

 

Aboriginal Art Shines in Charlottesville

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

Aboriginal Art Date:2009 Auction House:Sotheby's Location: Australia Catalogue Information: 153 lots 150 with images Viewing Notes: Fri, 17 Jul 09, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat, 18 Jul 09, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun, 19 Jul 09, 11:00 AM...» Read More

 

Sotheby’s: Aboriginal Art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

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Karen returns to her artistic roots

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

“After studying for four years I discovered I was a Victorian Koori. So we do more line work rather than dotting,” she said. She is now studying to be a teacher at the Indigenous Education Centre at Kangan Batman TAFE...» Read More

 

FIRST STEP IN TACKLING RACISM

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

Last week the head of WA’s peak multicultural lobby group, the Ethnic Communities Council of WA warned that Australian society is becoming more racist as the economic downturn fuels hostility towards foreigners. In response the Council has developed a website...» Read More

 

From little things . . .

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

Another business entrepreneur who captured a simple idea and took it to the next level is Kelli Ryan, who last year started the Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art & Culture Studio in Gerringong, on the south coast of NSW. While many...» Read More

 

The Prairie Hotel Flinders Ranges

Posted by Eastern Desert Art | 01.07.09

The Prairie Hotel is Australia’s most-awarded Outback hotel. Why do people fly in from all over the world to stay or eat here? See for yourself… The Prairie Hotel perfectly blends Outback adventure with a slice of city luxury -...» Read More

 

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Outstation launches new website

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

Outstation recently celebrated its 1st Birthday by re-launching its website....» Read More

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Karen returns to her artistic roots

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.09

“After studying for four years I discovered I was a Victorian Koori. So we do more line work rather than dotting,” she said. She is now studying to be a teacher at the Indigenous Education Centre at Kangan Batman TAFE...» Read More

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Sotheby’s: Aboriginal Art

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Shapiro Australian and International Art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.09

AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ART | SYDNEY | MAY 3 | 2.00PM 162 Queen Street Woollahra | On View Saturday 25 April – Saturday 2 May 11am – 5pm...» Read More

 

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