February, 2009
What's on at the Kluge-Ruhe in February and March?
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.02.09
Events at Kluge-Ruhe 2/28/09 Saturday Tour with Dominique Cocuzza, 10:30 am 3/2/09 OLLI class 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 3/7/09 Saturday Tour with Fenella Belle, 10:30 am 3/9/09 OLLI class 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 3/14/09 Saturday Tour with Grace...» Read More
Australian Aboriginal Art issue 1
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.02.09
The first issue of the Australian Aboriginal Art magazine issue 1....» Read More
NEW AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART MAGAZINE LAUNCHES IN ALICE
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.02.09
7pm Sat 7 March, Theatre, Araluen Arts Centre. A new magazine - Australian Aboriginal Art will be launched inAlice Springs. The launch will include special guest speakers and a performance by the Bangarra Dance Theatre Company. RSVP: lucy@aboriginalartmagazine.com, 02 9357...» Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art program opens
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.02.09
Marrickville Council is encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to apply for its Marrickville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Studio Program, which promotes the ongoing growth of arts and culture. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities contribute greatly...» Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art program opens
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.02.09
Marrickville Council is encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to apply for its Marrickville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Studio Program, which promotes the ongoing growth of arts and culture. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities contribute greatly...» Read More
Not the usual scenarios of every day life ...
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.02.09
The Hard Road Antony Muia Antony Muia’s art has always dealt with the hidden aspects of domestic life. His ambiguous figures seem to be involved in sinister affairs or show unusual perspectives of family life - but the artist is...» Read More
Entries Invited - Australian & International Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.02.09
Shapiro Auctioneers are now inviting entries for the forthcoming Australian, Aboriginal and International Art Auction. For a confidential valuation please call 02 9326 1588 or email info@shapiro.com.au Shapiro 162 Queen Street Woollahra NSW 2025 www.shapiro.com.au Illustrated Albert Namatjira sold $28,000...» Read More
Adam Hill at Harrison Galleries
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.02.09
Adam Hill's work is a strong statement about the Australian mining companies that exploit and cause destruction of the land: "I have portrayed the commonly used gesture (the middle finger) on behalf of those Aboriginal nations who have had their...» Read More
Adam Hill at Harrison Galleries
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.02.09
Adam Hill's work is a strong statement about the Australian mining companies that exploit and cause destruction of the land: "I have portrayed the commonly used gesture (the middle finger) on behalf of those Aboriginal nations who have had their...» Read More
MWARRE ANTHURRE: Good One! Exhibition opens 7 March
Posted by Artitja Fine Art | 24.02.09
GOOD ONE THAT ONE! Sitting down observing the creativity of the central desert painters, whether it be a very well known and respected artist or one of the younger emerging artists who have grown up watching their elders paint is...» Read More
Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
‘Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial’ is the inaugural exhibition in a series by the National Gallery of Australia celebrating contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Taking the recent ‘Culture Wars’ or ‘History Wars’ waged over interpretations of the Indigenous history/culture of...» Read More
Originals: The Contemporary Printmaking Show
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Rebecca Hossack opens Originals: The Contemporary Printmaking Show....» Read More
The soul of oceania
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
The LA Times looks at Oceanic Art and a little bit of Aboriginal Art: "Just look at the noses," says Los Angeles collector Valerie Franklin, approaching a display of Melanesian masks at the San Diego Museum of Art. One resembles...» Read More
The Art Centre Way
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
www.artcentreway.com is now live! The Art Centre Way is a set of resources for people who work in Aboriginal art centres, or studios. The resource uses simple English language with photographs and videos to provide step by step examples of...» Read More
Lorna Brown Napanangka: Sand drawings of my coun
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
From Tuesday 24th February to Saturday 14th March Alcaston Gallery is pleased to present the fifth solo exhibition of Lorna Brown Napanangka, in conjunction with Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd....» Read More
Paula Paul: Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb - that is who I am
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul paints with a small group of women from Bentinck Island, the largest of a small group of islands in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria....» Read More
Sally Gabori: Nyinyilki Country - Nyinyilki is where we catch Barramundi
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Alcaston Gallery is proud to offer our clients exciting new works by acclaimed artist Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori. We will feature the artist in her third solo exhibition from 13 January - 21 February 2009....» Read More
Artscape: ABC2 Dame Elisabeth Murdoch in converstation with Virgini Trioli
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Virginia Trioli talks to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch about her life and ongoing arts patronage, including fantastic footage of the Melbourne Recital Centre commission of the Victorian Tapestry Workshop to transform a significant contemporary indigenous painting, recently acquired by the National...» Read More
An Individual Perspective: From the Indigenous Collection of Lauraine Diggins
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Lauraine Diggins has been involved in the Australian fine art market since 1974. Throughout her commercial gallery enterprise she cultivated many strong relationships with Australian Indigenous communities and in 1989 curated the exhibition A Myriad of Dreaming: Twentieth Century Aboriginal...» Read More
Kutungka Napanangka
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Kutungka Napanangka maps out the stories that convey her vital connection to Pintupi culture and land....» Read More
Tjarlirli Art WA
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.02.09
Tjarlirili Art's first group exhibition in Western Australia, showcasing amazing new artists....» Read More
Regional Arts Fund Open for Applications!
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.02.09
Country Arts WA recently announced and officially opened its Regional Arts Fund (RAF) funding programs for 2009 – 2012. Strategic Regional Partnerships - up to $150,000 over 3 years to assist regional communities to develop projects those have long-term impact...» Read More
BUTCHER CHEREL JANANGOO c1920 to 17/02/09
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 20.02.09
Butcher Cherel, the senior Gooniyandi man and innovative painter from Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley has died. He fell ill over Christmas, but had been painting up until then – his last show running at the Aboriginal & Pacific Art...» Read More
Disclaimer
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.02.09
Please read our disclaimer at http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/directory/legal/disclaimer.php....» Read More
IT'S ALL HAPPENING IN CAIRNS
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 18.02.09
The dynamic activities of the Queensland government to promote indigenous art creation and its marketing have born potentially rich commercial fruit. The Government has announced plans to put $12M into the development of Queensland Indigenous arts over the next 4...» Read More
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Contemporary Aboriginal Art with Danie Mellor
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.02.09
This series of lectures will discuss the significance of Aboriginal art in Australia, and its place as a contemporary movement in this country’s cultural landscape. We will focus on the production of the city-based Indigenous artist, their approaches, and their...» Read More
The King Sisters
Posted by Central Art Aboriginal Art Store | 17.02.09
Who are the King sisters? ... Well these two young Aboriginal women will be part of a new generation of Aboriginal artists. They will be an inspiration to other emerging young artists and will change the way artists process their...» Read More
A Story to Tell
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.09
In A Story to Tell, Nyoongar artist Laurel Nannup tells her own story, through woodcuts, etchings and photographs. These works illustrate the artist's memories of place, particular events and people, all of which contribute to an overview of her life....» Read More
Indigenous art tells a story in Laura
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.09
An Aboriginal Art Exhibition is on display at the Laura Court House Gallery throughout January and February, giving people the opportunity to view and purchase an exciting range of colourful indigenous art that reflects and tells the story of the...» Read More
Aboriginal Underground Art Crawl 2009
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.09
We came across a new site yesterday, Aboriginal Underground Art Crawl 2009. It looks very exciting: Marlaina Buch is a Victoria curator and artist. The Aboriginal Underground Art Crawl was started as a way for her to address her own...» Read More
Many Friendships at Bunjilaka – Last Days
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.09
Western Desert Mob Exhibition Yamatji Pirni: Many Friendships draws 55,000 visitors to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum. Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum and Western Desert Mob have successfully partnered to celebrate the importance of connection to...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Gallery Sydney: William, Tarisse & Sarrita King
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.09
First exhibition at this exciting new Aboriginal Art Gallery at Sydney’s Opera Quays Opening night with the artists: Friday 20th Feb 6 - 9pm Artists will be painting in the gallery during the exhbition Exhibition showing 19 - 22 February...» Read More
Sustainable Living Festival
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
Nerissa Major will be having a display at the Sustainable Living Festival, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. Site number 142. Unique Aboriginal Art, Gemstone Jewellery and Gifts are available for purchase. 30% of sales will go to Wildwood Wildlife Shelter,...» Read More
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART TRIENNIAL OPENS AT GOMA
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
Works by leading Queensland artists Vernon Ah Kee, Richard Bell, Dennis Nona and Judy Watson feature in a national Indigenous exhibition opening at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane this week. Arts Minister Rod Welford said Culture Warriors: National...» Read More
From the deserts, artists came
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
In 1994, John and Barbara Wilkerson, American art lovers, were visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory when they caught sight of a handful of early board paintings from Papunya in the western desert. They were struck:...» Read More
TWO TOP PRIZES ANNOUNCED
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 13.02.09
Two opportunities for indigenous artists to win fine prizes have been announced. Australia’s richest indigenous contemporary art award for 2009 has been launched in WA, with nominations closing on Feb 25th. There's a little more time for both Black and...» Read More
Rockholes and Claypans in Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
Red Desert Gallery in Eumundi presents a prime medley of colourful art featuring "Rockholes and Claypans" with narrative from some of the most remote desert regions of Australia. A showcase of select artworks from both female and male central desert...» Read More
Ready to Dream by Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
From the Reading Zone regarding Ready to Dream by Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow: But the real star here is Bronwynn Bancroft. An Aboriginal artist and designer herself, she has made this book a masterpiece. I wish I could...» Read More
Identity
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
An exhibition of new works by Gamilaraay artist Nyree Reynolds....» Read More
Art from Down Under
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.02.09
Learn about Aboriginal art at Cornell University: Guest curator Roger Benjamin of the University of Sydney will lecture on "Aboriginal Art from Papunya Tula: From the Beginning," Feb. 12 at 5:15 p.m. at the Johnson Museum. He gives a gallery...» Read More
Swans mark Apology Day anniversary
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
More about Michael O'Loughlin's design of an Apology Day anniversary T-Shirt: “Apology Day is not just about saying sorry," O'Loughlin said. "It is about recognising the mistakes of the past and now moving forward in a positive and constructive way.”...» Read More
Art of the emu
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
An extensive and unique collection of work from Aboriginal artist Kudditji Kngwarreye is on display at Burrinja. Kudditji hails from the Northern Territory's Utopia community. He was one of the first established male artists from the region. Burrinja Visual Arts...» Read More
Footy star makes his mark in the fashion world
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
From the Age: Michael O'Loughlin's talent on the field has long been lauded but the Sydney Swan AFL star has a hidden gift. The star forward has designed the illustration for a limited edition T-shirt to mark the anniversary of...» Read More
Prime Minister to open an Aboriginal photographic exhibition at Parliament House, Canberra on Friday 13th Feburary 2009.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
Tears of joy and sorrow flowed when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd created history by saying ‘Sorry’ on the floor of Parliament house nearly a year ago. To mark the memorable moment Indigenous photographer Wayne Quilliam has been commissioned to curate...» Read More
Willie's world
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.02.09
Willie Gordon asks what was the most important lesson my father taught me. I have signed on for an Aboriginal art tour out of Cooktown way up in northern Queensland and this delving into my personal affairs is not the...» Read More
Pass artists' resale royalties bill, politicians urged
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.02.09
John Oster from Desart talks to the ABC about the bill going to parliament shortly relating to artist royalties: "There's not too much contention in the bill and it's been a long process of sorting. We've been looking at this...» Read More
Australian Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.09
A very, very interesting article in the Telegraph about Aboriginal art from the perspective of UK journalist Will Storr. The article covers the Yuendumu and Papuya communities as Will follows Roslyn Premont from Gallery Gondwana on a buying trip: Indeed,...» Read More
Warakurna Artists 2009
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.02.09
Warakurna welcomes new staff member Melanie Duncan in 2009....» Read More
The winner of Dreamtime Sisters by Colleen Wallace Nungari Competition
Posted by Central Art Aboriginal Art Store | 03.02.09
Our winner is Linda Courtney from Western Australia. Linda was very excited when we informed her of the good news. She was overwhelmed. This is what Linda wrote to us and Colleen Wallace Nungari. The first time I saw the...» Read More
City welcomes new northern arts officer
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.02.09
Sara Twigg-Patterson has been appointed as the new northern arts officer in Port Augusta: Off the back of the Regional Centre for Culture Program and the Port Augusta Re-Imagines! initiative, Ms Twigg-Patterson said she was excited to continue the good...» Read More
My top 10 aussie aboriginal art pieces by Aphiinspi
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.02.09
Aphiinspi's top 10 Aboriginal art pieces. Have a look t the list....» Read More
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