Evolution in sacred tradition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.05.08

Author: Nicholas Rothwell
News source: The Australian

How can it be that the most tradition-bound Aboriginal art centre in Australia, Buku-Larrnggay, at Yirrkala on the tip of northeast Arnhem Land, is pouring forth the nation's boldest and most innovative indigenous paintings and three-dimensional works? asks Nicholas Rothwell of the Australian.

The article goes on to review two current exhibitions, Wanyubi Marika and Young Guns II is at Annandale Galleries, Sydney, until May 10. Bitpit: Carving Project from Northeast Arnhem Land is at Raft Artspace, Darwin, until May 31.

URL: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23661313-16947,00.html

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Contact Details

Gallery: Raft Artspace
Contact: Dallas Gold
Email: art@raftartspace.com.au
Address: 2/8 Parap Place Parap Darwin 0821 NT

Gallery: Buku Larrnggay Mulka
Contact: Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
Email: art@yirrkala.com
Telephone: +61 8 8987 1701
Address: Tuffin Road Yirrkala Yirrkala 0880 NT