November, 2007

Kirriwirri 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.11.07

Short St Gallery proudly presents Daniel Walbidi's first solo show in Sydney @ Mary Place, Paddington. All welcome to attend 28th Novemeber 2007 @ 6 pm....» Read More

Aboriginal artists in vibrant fashion collaboration

Aboriginal artists in vibrant fashion collaboration

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.11.07

Catherine Manuell Design has just announced a sensational collaboration with celebrated Aboriginal artists Amy (Jirwullurr) Johnson, Evelyn Pultara and Maureen (Murrarngulu) Thompson. Together they have created a range of extraordinary looking luggage and fashion accessories, available from October this year....» Read More

Arts aborigènes d'Australie

Arts aborigènes d'Australie

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.11.07

Arts aborigènes d'Australie » Suite aux grèves de Novembre, nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au Vernissage le 6 décembre 2007 à 18h Exposition jusqu’au 12 Janvier 2008 En première mondiale, je vous invite à découvrir les Å“uvres de...» Read More

Art.Trade November 2007 Newsletter

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.11.07

Download the Art.Trade newsletter. The Newsletter contains: Indigenous Commercial Code of Conduct Election Promises Lawson Menzies Auction Desert Knowledge CRC Desert Mob...» Read More

ABC Alice Springs - Buyers line up for Western Desert art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.11.07

It's the closest thing in Central Australia to a celebrity event. The windows are covered in brown paper, the doors are locked and there's been a line up since 7am this morning. On deckchairs with black rimmed glasses, strong coffee...» Read More

Web-site launch begins countdown to art at the heart in Alice Springs in October 2008

Web-site launch begins countdown to art at the heart in Alice Springs in October 2008

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.11.07

The countdown to the next Regional Arts Australia national conference has begun with the launch in Alice Springs today of the official web-site www.artattheheart.com.au The web-site was launched by the president of Regional Arts Australia, Suzie Haslehurst, who said the...» Read More

Art Guide Northwest: Aboriginal Art at Seattle Art Museum

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.07

A preview of the traveling Kaplan-Levi collection for the Seattle Art Museum. They are but one of many kinds of spirits known to the Aboriginal people, who have been hunters and gatherers in Australia for some 40,000 years, since the...» Read More

Sydney Morning Herald Breakaway auction house packs 'em in

Sydney Morning Herald Breakaway auction house packs 'em in

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.07

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald about art auctioneer Deutscher and Hackett and a preview of Lawson-Menzies's Aboriginal art sale in Kensington in August 2007, with the highlight being Emily Kngwarreye's Earth's Creation, a 6.3-metre wide riot of densely...» Read More

National Indigenous Times - Labor's plan for a shared future

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.07

An article about Labour's election promises and the impact on Indigenous communities including the following comment about Aboriginal Art: Labor will also provide $7.6 million over four years for the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support program to support Aboriginal...» Read More

Bonhams & Goodmans Australian, International and Aboriginal Art 19 November 2007

Bonhams & Goodmans Australian, International and Aboriginal Art 19 November 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.07

Bonhams & Goodmans recently hosted an Australian, International and Aboriginal Art auction. The auction took place on19 November 2007 and featured works from Patrick Oloodoodi Tjungurrayi, Ewald Namatjira, Albert Namatjira, Kathleen Petyarre, Emily Kngwarreye, Samantha Hobson, Walangkura Napanangka, Millie Skeen...» Read More

Elder Fine Art Aboriginal Paintings Auction: December 2 2007

Elder Fine Art Aboriginal Paintings Auction: December 2 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.11.07

Elder Fine Art Aboriginal Paintings Auction will be held in Adelaide on December 2 2007 at 12pm. The auction includes works by Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, Clifford Possum, Dorothy Napangardi, Abie Loy, Billy Stockman, William Sandy, Kathleen Petyarre, Gabriella Possum, Emily Kngwarreye,...» Read More

Christmas in the Desert

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.11.07

A taste of what is to come in our 2008 show: work from landscape magician Churchill Cann plus his student David Cox, and emerging artists including Gabriel Nodea, Marika Mung and Roseleen Park....» Read More

NT News - Art stored in shed worth big money

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.11.07

An article in the Northern Territory news previewing the Elders Fine Aboriginal Art auction. The article focusses on a former cab driver who is selling his entire collection, and the story of how he began collecting Aboriginal Art. Rob Hefford...» Read More

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA – Solo Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.11.07

From the moment Makinti Napanangka’s brush first touched the canvas she immediately distinguished herself from her painting contemporaries. Compositionally, her paintings were worlds apart from those being produced beside her. They were of course drawn from the same rich cultural...» Read More

Mission Times

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.11.07

Mossenson Galleries Subiaco is delighted to present Mission Times, an exhibition of new paintings by Pauline Moran representing her time as a child on the Roelands Mission. The exhibition will be opened by Diana Warnock, Former Member for Perth and...» Read More

Faces and Places: New Works by Irwin Lewis

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.11.07

Indigenart, The Mossenson Galleries are proud to present the first solo exhibition in ten years from one of Perth's most beloved and admired artists, Irwin Lewis. With paintings on canvas and paper, as well as a series of computer-generated digital...» Read More

TJAMPITJINPA – Commemorative Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.11.07

Martin (Maatja) Tjampitjinpa – His art remains, each painting a self-portrait, a memory map. A gentle man of infinite joy, mischief and mystery, his passing cast a shadow over our lives. He was, and always will be, a deep thread...» Read More

Aboriginal Art Auktion bei Lawson Menzies

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 22.11.07

Aboriginal Art Auktion bei Lawson Menzies in Sydney – represented in Germany by Brit Susann Hanstein...» Read More

Kayili Artists

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 21.11.07

The tiny desert community of Patjarr is home to Kayili Artists, an Aboriginal owned Arts Centre, representing some of the Gibson Desert's most inspiring artists. Much of the stunning vast landscape, virtually untouched by European activities, is home to the...» Read More

Culture Warriors - National Indigenous Art Triennial 07

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 21.11.07

Doreen Reid Nakamarra recently attended the opening of National Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. She was one of thirty artists represented in the exihibition. Doreen is a leader among Papunya Tula Artist's rising...» Read More

John Mawurndjul in association with Maningrida Arts & Culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 20.11.07

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BINDI 2007 in association with Bindi Inc.

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 20.11.07

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John Mawurndjul in association with Maningrida Arts & Culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 20.11.07

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Paddy Bedford retrospective opens at UQ Art Museum

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.11.07

The first major solo exhibition of one of Australia’s most respected artists, Paddy Bedford, opens at The University of Queensland Art Museum on Friday 16 November 2007. The exhibition is organised and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA),...» Read More

Yulparija- new works on board

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.11.07

Short St Gallery in association with Yulparitja Artists is proud to present YULPARIJA - NEW WORK ON BOARD The exhibition showcases recent works from the Yulparitja Artists from Bidyadanga The exhibition opens 17th November 2007 @ 6pm All welcome to...» Read More

Ngadirriwilke: to make a mark

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.11.07

Ngadirriwilke: to make a mark recent prints by the artists of Injalak, western Arnhem Land 15th November 2007 - 8th December 2007 ARTIST PRINTMAKING DEMONSTRATION, Saturday 17th November 2 - 4 pm. RSVP T: 03 9416 3966 In 2006...» Read More

What makes a good Aboriginal artwork?

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

A fantastic entry by Edwina Circuitt from Warakurna Artists Aboriginal Corporation about the start up of the Art Centre, and the particular work of one Aboriginal artist. This article really describes what Aborginal Art Centres are all about....» Read More

Irenie Ngalinba selected at 2007 Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award and 2007 Telstra Arts Awards

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

Irenie Ngalinba currently lives with her extended family at Kurruldurl outstation, south west of Maningrida. Kurruldurl is an important place for members of the Kurulk clan and is associated with the crow totem ancestor called ‘Djimarr’ which is often depicted...» Read More

Aboriginal artist to work with World Youth Day

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

From the World Youth Day 2008 website: Organisers of World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08) are excited to be working with Aboriginal artist Richard Campbell, using a selection of his artwork on official WYD08 merchandise. Originally from the Gumbaingirr/Dhungutti people, Richard...» Read More

Aboriginal Experience in South Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

Information about how to get an Aboriginal Experience in South Australia, including a visit to the Ceduna Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Centre and to Iga Warta....» Read More

Melbourne Stories

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

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Wild Times

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.11.07

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Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.11.07

Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition Mon – Sat 11am – 5pm 13 – 24 November 2007...» Read More

Central Art The Petyarre Sisters 2007: Australian Aboriginal Art from Utopia: 12 November 2007

Central Art The Petyarre Sisters 2007: Australian Aboriginal Art from Utopia: 12 November 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.11.07

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store is excited to present itsfirst online exhibition The Petyarre Sisters 2007: Australian Aboriginal Art from Utopia from Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store. For this exhibition, Sabine Haider, Director, has chosen to exhibit fifteen works...» Read More

Lloyd Kwilla

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.11.07

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Melbourne Herald Sun - Jail for Toorak fake art couple

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.11.07

Kate Uebergang November 10, 2007 12:00am Article about the sentencing of the Toorak couple that were found guilty of forging Aboriginal artworks....» Read More

The Age - Labour Arts Initiative

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.11.07

Labor courts arts vote with $34m November 10, 2007 - 4:14PM Quoted from article: Labor pledged $34.6 million in new arts initiatives at a star-studded policy announcement in Sydney. If elected, Labor would spend $17 million over four years to...» Read More

The Age - Aboriginal Art Forgery

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.11.07

Art-forging couple go straight to jail Kate Hagan November 10, 2007 Quoted from article: A TOORAK couple who funded their lavish lifestyle by forging Aboriginal art and selling it through auction houses for more than $300,000 spent last night behind...» Read More

Mabel Juli @ Mary Place, Sydney

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.11.07

Short St Gallery in association with Warmun Art presents, Mabel Juli solo at Mary Place Gallery in Paddington, Sydney, NSW. All welcome to attend. Opening on the 28th November 2007 @ 6 pm. Artists Statement - 3 days before leaving...» Read More

Power of the past - Art Museum's 'Earth and Spirit' presents us with contemporary art that has its roots firmly planted in the past.

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.11.07

An article by Karen Rene Merkle about the Erie Art Museum's Earth and Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand exhibition. The exhibition features artworks from Aboriginal artists: James P. Simon, Walangari Karntawarra, Darcy Nicholas, Robyn Kahukiwa and...» Read More

Melbourne Herald Sun - Libertos in court over forged Rover Thomas paintings

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.11.07

November 09, 2007 02:38pm A TOORAK couple found guilty of forging paintings by a prominent Aboriginal artist sold for more than $300,000 have been jailed for nine months. Quoted from article: Ms Liberto told the court she inherited five of...» Read More

Nancy Nungurrayi - Solo Exhibition - Suzanne O'Connell Gallery

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.11.07

This exhibition celebrates Nancy Nungurrayi, her art and the vibrant role she plays within Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd. Her energetic dots skid and smudge across the surface of her works, as spirited and dynamic as the woman herself. Full...» Read More

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.11.07

HUNDREDS of colourful and often beautiful artworks are on display at the Boulder Town Hall. And the entries for the massive City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize are well worth viewing. Predictable only for being eclectic, they cover a vast range...» Read More

NT News - Czech mate on art sales

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.11.07

Northern Territory News article about a former gallery that is now establishing an Aboriginal Art gallery in the Czech Republic. Quoted from article: Territorians will soon be selling Aboriginal art to European tourists - from a 250-year-old hotel in the...» Read More

Paddy Bedford retrospective opens at UQ Art Museum

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.11.07

The first major solo exhibition of one of Australia's most respected artists, Paddy Bedford, opens at The University of Queensland Art Museum on Friday, November 16. The exhibition is organised and toured by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Sydney....» Read More

Cologne Fine Art Fair 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.11.07

From Durrmu Arts blog: Paintings by Patsy Marfura, Kevin Gilbert, Rosina Tirak and Regina Wilson have been exhibited at the Cologne Fine Art fair this past week in Cologne, Germany, by Gallery HM. This has been a great opportunity for...» Read More

Mimis - Solo Show of works from Paddy Fordham Wainburranga  

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.11.07

Mimis - Solo Show of works from Paddy Fordham Wainburranga  ...» Read More

The Age - Aboriginal Art Forgery

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.11.07

And this is the Libertos, who thought they'd get away with it Kate Hagan November 3, 2007 Article in The Age by Kate Hagan about the Libertos, who allegedly forged several Rover Thomas artworks and attempted to sell them to...» Read More

Utopia dreaming

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.11.07

Almost 50 paintings are on display in the exhibit "New Works From Utopia" at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Downtown gallery SPACE, as part of the Trust's "Australia Festival," a six-week celebration of contemporary and indigenous performing and visual arts from...» Read More

Alice Springs arts leader takes helm of 2008 regional conference

Alice Springs arts leader takes helm of 2008 regional conference

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.11.07

Well-known and respected Alice Springs arts leader, Kieren Sanderson, has taken the helm of Regional Arts Australia’s national conference art at the heart, the President of Regional Arts Australia, Ms Suzie Haslehurst, has announced. "This is a giant task, because...» Read More