June, 2008
A shonky easel empire
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.06.08
Beverley Knight talks to the Australian about shonky Aboriginal art. Quoted from the article: The Aboriginal art market is particularly vulnerable. Issues such as language barriers, the geographic remoteness of many artists' communities, poverty, artists who work outside the art...» Read More
An Exaltation of Barks
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.06.08
Blogger Will Owen writes about the They Are Meditating: Bark Paintings from the Museum of Contemporary Art's Arnott's Collection exhibition. Quoted from the post: The book's back matter includes excellent maps that locate the many communities from which these barks...» Read More
Plan afoot to catalogue 25,000 years of indigenous art from infamous route
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.06.08
Sarah Smiles from The Age talks about the plans to document the Canning Stock Route. Quoted from the article: "Apart from the Silk Road, it is probably one of the biggest landscapes in the world … It's quite phenomenal," said...» Read More
Behind the dollar signs
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
An excerpt from Benjamin Genocchio's new book, Dollar Dreaming, published in the Australian. Quoted from the article: What is different, even unusual, about Aboriginal art is that prices rose at all; after all, Australian art generally doesn't have much of...» Read More
Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye - The National Art Center, Tokyo
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
Some beautiful works by Emily Kame Kngwarreye and a review of exhibition 'Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye' by Scott Rothstein from Art Found Out. Quoted from the post: The galleries in The National Art Center, Tokyo are cavernous....» Read More
Half their luck as mining boom boosts fortunes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
The Art Gallery of Western Australia talks about the recently announced Indigenous Art Prize as well as possible acquisitions. "We moved heaven and earth to find $500,000 to buy a Rover Thomas painting recently and we've got great Emily Kngwarreyes....» Read More
Behind the dollar signs
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
Benjamin Genocchio looks beyond the dollar signs in a review of Aboriginal art as an investment This blog links through to an article, Behind the dollar signs, published in the Australia....» Read More
Nganampa Ngura
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
This is the first Iwantja exhibition in a long time....» Read More
Artist takes a step into the future
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.06.08
Article in the Donnybrook Mail about Sharlene Harte. Sharlene previously ran the Djinang Kwap retail Aboriginal shop in Donnybrook, where she sold her artwork and taught art classes. She has also worked at the Forrest Nursery in Lowden. “I’m hoping...» Read More
Procession to start NAIDOC celebrations
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.06.08
NAIDOC celebrations will be launched in Parkes this Sunday and the NAIDOC Planning Group would like to invite the whole community to participate in a town procession on Sunday beginning at 10.30am. The launch will include speeches, Aboriginal dancers, flag...» Read More
blood language - Judy Watson at GrantPirrie
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.06.08
Watson of course was the winner of both the 2006 Works on Papert Award at the NATSIAAs in Darwin and the Clemenger Contemporary Art Prize that year. Also installd in Musee du quai Branly that year - a big one!...» Read More
A considered approach to building wealth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
The recent focus on DIY has lead to a spate of new books. In this article in the Australian Michael Reid's How to Buy & Sell Art has many pointers about how and where to buy Aboriginal art....» Read More
Yilpinji Portfolio Edition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
This is the first time in the history of Australian printmaking that a portfolio of limited edition prints has become available that focus on a unique aspect of Aboriginal culture. Fifteen senior Aboriginal artists have each created a thematic work...» Read More
Susan Jenkins
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Susan Jenkins, curator and editor, specialising in Indigenous Australian art, speaks about the art of central Arnhem Land and specifically the work of Philip Gudthakudthay. Tuesday 8 July 12:45pm...» Read More
Top end turns it on while nation shivers
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Jeremy Eccles talks in the West Australian about the top-end in August with a special focus on the Telstras, the Darwin Art Fair and all of the other Aboriginal art exhibitions held in Darwin during August....» Read More
Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in the exhibition Tuesday 1 July 12:45pm...» Read More
Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
The Art Gallery of South Australia is delighted to showcase the inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial. Traveling from the National Gallery of Australia, Culture Warriors provides a highly considered snapshot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art practice. The...» Read More
Big guns feature in art tour
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Culture Warriors, the National Indigenous Art Triennial, is on tour from the National Gallery of Australia with 90 works by 30 artists. The free exhibition will be at the Art Gallery of South Australia until August 31. Curator Brenda L....» Read More
Lawson-Menzies June 2008 Auction Results
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Highlights from the Lawson-Menzies June 2008 auctions include: Mina Mina Dreaming from Judy Watson Napangardi selling for $348,000 Bush Yam Dreaming from Emily Kame Kngwarreye selling for $120,000 Bullock Hide Story from Rover Thomas selling for $102,000 and Iyaarka from...» Read More
Ninuku Artists on the ABC's 7:30 Report
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Ninuku Artists were featured on the ABC's 7.30 Report on Monday the 23rd of June. From the ABC website: The 'Rabbit Eared Bandicoot' is better known as the Bilby. To the Anangu people of outback South Australia it's regarded as...» Read More
Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
Discover the rich and special meanings behind Indigenous ‘dot patterning’ in ‘Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert’. Featuring a stunning collection of rarely seen artworks, ‘Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert’ will answer all the questions you have wanted to...» Read More
Kimberley Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
Paintings and Screenprints from the Yulparija Artists...» Read More
The Year of the Apology opening
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
Almost 200 people attended the opening of The Year of The Apology exhibition, held on May 28th, at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina, organised by Arts Northern Rivers. The exhibition was officially opened by Indigenous curator, Djon Mundine,...» Read More
Contemporary exhibition will surprise, says art curator
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 22.06.08
An exhibition showcasing the diversity of Indigenous Australian art is about to open at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Culture Warriors features 90 works from 30 Aboriginal artists from all states and territories....» Read More
Nici Cumpston
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 21.06.08
Nici Cumpston, Assistant Curator of Australian Art, speaks about selected works in the exhibition Tuesday 24 June 12:45pm...» Read More
Auctioneers withdraw Rover painting over concerns at listing
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 20.06.08
A Rover Thomas painting was removed from last night's Lawson-Menzies Aboriginal Art sale over concerns regarding missing information. The auction was a success though: Last night's auction reaped $2,715,600, including buyers' premium, with 122 of the 137 lots sold. This...» Read More
Emily Kame Kngwarreye
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.08
Edan Crokill from Frieze Magazine reviews the Emily Kame Kngwarreye exhibition in Japan: Emily’s paintings are large in size – up to 8 metres in height or width (the artist painted on the ground, so the works’ orientations are determined...» Read More
Brenda L Croft
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.08
Brenda L Croft, Curator of Culture Warriors speaks about selected works in the exhibition Friday 20 June 12:45pm...» Read More
USA begins to open doors for Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.06.08
Tara Ravens talks to Joel Newman from Austrade about the recent US buyer's tour. Quoted from the article: "America's sophisticated investors, collectors and wealthy elite are prepared to part with their money for quality art and should be targeted by...» Read More
Symposium: Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.06.08
Symposium: Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.06.08
Modern, Contemporary & Important Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.06.08
Modern, Contemporary & Important Aboriginal Art auction at Lawson Menzies....» Read More
Middle earth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.06.08
Steve Dow talks about gay friendly Alice Springs and the opportunity to buy art at the Warlukurlangu Artists Centre at Yuendumu....» Read More
Two Cultures, One Soul
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.06.08
John Weeronga Bartoo Opening Saturday 5th July 1.30pm - 4.00pm Exhibition runs from 2nd July - 3rd August Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery 531 Ruthven Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 About Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery The oldest public art gallery in regional...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Direct #4: Ngurrara The Great Sandy Desert Canvas
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
Welcome to AboriginalArtDirect. Our goal is to provide you with a thought-provocative newsletter on the events and trends in the industry. In the feature article of this edition Larissa Behrendt tells the story of Ngurrara the Great Sandy Desert Canvas...» Read More
Eegarra Beearaba (To Arise from Sorrow)
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
Julie Dowling’s new exhibition Eegarra Beearaba (To Arise from Sorrow) is an exhibition of powerful singular portraits and celebratory icons centering on the meaning of the National apology to the stolen generations. It is also a comment on what the...» Read More
National apology influences Julie Dowling’s new work
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
Julie Dowling’s new exhibition Eegarra Beearaba (To Arise from Sorrow) is an exhibition of powerful singular portraits and celebratory icons centering on the meaning of the National apology to the stolen generations. It is also a comment on what the...» Read More
From the Desert to the Sea, the Launch of Yurlunggur Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
View a distinctive art current from the desert to the sea. Canvasses reveal a world of desert patterns, free arcs, line-grids, circles, contemporary designs painted from a palette of bright purple, pinks as well as the desert hues. The eastern...» Read More
Gambinya Thelma Burke
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
Opening on 25 June from 6 – 8 pm...» Read More
Warakurna Artists Kaparli Tjamu Nintipungku
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.06.08
Warakurna Artists and Alcaston Gallery present Kaparli Tjamu Nintipungku – This is the deep knowledge our old people gave us...» Read More
Tjukurrpa Arts One Day Only Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.06.08
Tjukurrpa Arts presents an exhibition of extraordinary new paintings from artists of the Central Desert communities Utopia and Watiyawanu in Central Australia Prices starting from $50.00 This is an exclusive opportunity to purchase this significant works by Indigenous artists of...» Read More
Kakadu art stolen from cultural centre
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.08
Several Aboriginal art works worth thousands of dollars have been stolen from a cultural centre in Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory....» Read More
Western Australian Premier's Indigenous Art Awards launched
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.06.08
Australia’s richest indigenous contemporary art awards have been launched by Premier Alan Carpenter. The Premier said the inaugural Western Australian Premier's Indigenous Art Awards, worth $1.1million over four years, recognised the significant contribution of indigenous artists to our community. “Australia...» Read More
Carpenter to announce Aboriginal art prize
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.06.08
The West Australian previews a new WA Aboriginal art prize, which will be the most lucrative in Australia and places Perth at the centre of the Indigenous arts industry. Quoted from the article: Perth will be the epicentre of Aboriginal...» Read More
George Tjungurrayi: between the lines
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
George Tjungurrayi: between the lines This new show reveals an artist in full flight with a masterly control. George Tjungurrayi has moved from a traditional perspective into a realm of his own. These paintings, when viewed in isolation, give few...» Read More
George Tjungurrayi
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
George Tjungurrayi: Between the lines Please join us for the opening on Saturday 14th June, 3–5pm...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Lecture in Brisbane
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Jude from Making Tracks will be at Oriel Gallery in Brisbane, Sunday 15th June at 2.00pm giving a talk on Aboriginal art....» Read More
Contemporary (Aboriginal) Art, History, and Criticism
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Will Owen discuss modern Indigenous art criticism in the light of recent books including Beyond Sacred and questions where contemporary Indigenous art fits into art history and criticism....» Read More
More than dreaming: bringing to light a blaze of beauty
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Nicolas Rothwell from Nicolas Rothwell examines the changing face of Australian Indigenous art scholarship and criticism. Quoted from the article: Much about Aboriginal art is complex, and lends itself to specialisation, formal probes and technical examination, and the result of...» Read More
Beyond Sacred
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Beyond Sacred Recent Paintings from Australia's Remote Aboriginal Communities by Judith Ryan, Nick Waterlow and Howard Morphy Read more about Beyond Sacred: Recent Paintings from Australia's Remote Aboriginal Communities....» Read More
Mia Mia Gallery reopens
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.08
The Mia Mia art gallery has reopened after a wonderful renovation....» Read More
Inaugural Amoonguna Art Festival June 13, 14, 15, 2008
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.08
Amoonguna Glass recycling/ blowing studio is now operational! The first indigenous central Australian hot glass artists are being trained in Venetian glass techniques, working exclusively with recycled glass. Already the first finished etched and painted glass sculpture is in production,...» Read More
Respected Mossman elder dies
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
Respected Kuku Yalanji elder, Wilma Walker, died in Mossman on May 28. Wilma, who had twelve children and many grandchildren and great grand-children, was well known and respected for her ability to live in the traditional world of her people...» Read More
Desert Gems: Small Paintings from Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
Gallery Reception - Friday June 15, 2008 5:00 ~ 6:30 Nicole Worden on Didgeridoo and drums The spiritual significance of the Dreaming symbols are represented in small acrylic paintings on canvas and wood. Through August 8th. Location: 421 2nd Street,...» Read More
Ungakini Tjangala preparing for the Beanie festival
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
A photograph by Duncan Freedman of artist Ungakini Tjangala preparing for the 2008 beanie festival....» Read More
Photos from the NGA's Cultural Warriors Triennial - Ricky Maynard
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
I've discovered a touring exhibition put together by the Museum of Contemporary Art of photos by one of the hits of the NGA's Cultural Warriors Triennial - Ricky Maynard. It's in Tassie currently (having originated in Paris!) and goes overseas...» Read More
Debut Show from Wanarn
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
The Nganyatjarra artists of Warnarn - a remote community in the Simpson Desert, WA - get their first group show in Sydney, opening on Saturday 7 June at Agathon Galleries in the Parramatta Road opposite Sydney University. Previously, artists like...» Read More
Reconciliation is a Flash Beanie
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.08
as Jeremy Eccles discovers The Beanie may be the humblest of headwares, but it has proud history going back to the calotte in Ancient Greece and forward to the football terraces of the world, via Cromwell's Roundheads in the English...» Read More
Reception for the Mara Tjuta Circle
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.06.08
Will Owen continues his fabulous blog with beautiful photographs and an articulate and insightful look at the "inaugural reception for the Mara Tjuta Circle, honoring donors, friends and supporters of the Collectio Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection in Charlottesville, Virginia"....» Read More
More Aboriginal art stolen
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.08
Kim Christen wonders whether the theft of Aboriginal art is becoming a trend....» Read More
Aboriginal art stolen from Kakadu
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.08
From ABC media: Northern Territory Police are investigating the theft of almost $3,500 worth of Aboriginal art from Kakadu. Police say five painted emu eggs, five bark paintings, a hand-carved, painted barramundi and a didgeridoo were among the items stolen...» Read More
Top class art on show in exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.08
The Leeton Art Society exhibition will be held at the Masonic Hall, in Acacia Avenue opposite the Soldiers Club, from 10am to 4pm daily. It will will feature over 120 works from Leeton artists, as well as Aboriginal art....» Read More
Bundi Gurdurdu Mid-West Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.08
Works from new artists who have not previously exhibited will take centre stage in Perth next week as part of the Bundi Gurdurdu (Good Heart) mid-west Aboriginal Art Exhibition. More than 40 Indigenous artists will be featured in the exhibition,...» Read More
Yurlungurr Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.06.08
Eastern Desert Art will feature in the launch of Yurlungurr Art - Brisbane’s latest Aboriginal art venture - on Friday 13 June. Art from four regions of Australia will be exhibited in Art from the Desert to the Sea. Please...» Read More
TV Doco on Aboriginal Art at the Musee Du Quai Branly on SBS Friday 6 June at 7.30pm
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 05.06.08
Was the Aboriginal art contribution to the new Musee du quai Branly in Paris a huge beat-up by Australia's cultural diplomats? Or was it a genuine and lasting tribute by the French to the oldest extant culture in the world?...» Read More
Elders' status celebrated
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.06.08
Brian Martin's exhibition The Human Status, on display at Hume Global Learning Centre, commemorates the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, when Aboriginal Australians were given the right to vote. The exhibition features 12 life-size portraits of people from Broken Hill...» Read More
US art buyers touring 20 Indigenous communities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.06.08
The ABC interviews Austrade's Joel Newman about the current Art Buyer's tour....» Read More
On the web
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.06.08
Will Owen looks at what is going on online....» Read More
Aboriginal Art Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.06.08
Engineers Without Borders together with Dreamtime Elements are holding an exhibition of Aboriginal Art at 1st Floor Customs House, Circular Quay June 4th to June 8th 11.00am to 7.00pm Daily. On Sunday 8th June 2008 we will be holding an...» Read More
Japan takes Emily to heart
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.06.08
Russell Skelton from the Sydney Morning Herald talks about the impact Utopia: The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye is having, both in Japan and on Australian Aboriginal art....» Read More
Road to somewhere
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.06.08
The ANU communications team talk about an ARC project along the Canning Stock Route and its value to the art industry amongst many other areas....» Read More
American Buyers Tour Outback for Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.08
The Epoch Times reports on the American Buyers Tour and interviews Joel Newman from Austrade....» Read More
Public invited for art’s sake
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.08
The exhibition, Private Treasures Public Pleasures Two, opening tonight is comprised entirely of works from private collections in and around Orange. In all 37 collectors have loaned works to the exhibit, 20 years after the first Private Treasures Public Pleasures...» Read More
A new beginning for local Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.08
The Ballina Advocate reports the Year of The Apology exhibition at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery....» Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Prints
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.06.08
The new display in gallery 8 features a selection of Indigenous and Torres Strait island prints, including works from the Warlayirti portfolio published by Northern Editions in 2006. The large coloured etchings by artists Jumpo Tjapanangka, Eubena Nampitjin, Elizabeth Nyumi...» Read More
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