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Turning landscape on its head
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-09 04:19:25
Nicholas Rothwell from the Australian on Lydia Balbal, an emerging star in the Aboriginal art world: It was just a year ago that the most mesmerising new star of western desert art, Lydia Balbal, walked into Broome's Short Street Gallery and...» Read More
Self representing artists
Posted by Central Art Aboriginal Art Store | 2008-11-19 00:00:00
AFFORDABLE ART BY A SPECIAL GROUP OF SELF REPRESENTING ARTISTS Central Art is pleased to present an exhibition of works by a group of five especially talented emerging artists. These five artists represent themselves in the art market and distribute their...» Read More
Calling Emerging Australian Artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-17 20:41:14
Emerging Australian Artists have less than two weeks to enter one of Australia’s most exciting art competitions - the Wilson National Art Prize Launched in 2007, the Wilson HTM National Art Prize is an acquisitive art award open to emerging Australian...» Read More
Exhibition aims to raise profile of fibre art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-17 20:29:16
Penny McLintock reports for ABC: The curator of a new exhibition on Indigenous fibre art hopes it will raise the profile of the contemporary works. ReCoil: Change and Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art includes works by 15 textile artists and is on...» Read More
East meets West at local exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-14 01:03:44
One of the East Kimberley’s longest practising artists will showcase her unique artwork at an exhibition in Subiaco this month. Senior artist Peggy Griffiths, from Waringarri Aboriginal Arts in Kununurra, will present her East meets West collection of six large...» Read More
The Wilson National Art Prize - 4 weeks to go!
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-04 19:06:03
Emerging Australian Artists have less than four weeks to enter one of Australia’s most exciting art competitions - the Wilson National Art Prize Launched in 2007, the Wilson HTM National Art Prize is an acquisitive art award open to emerging Australian...» Read More
Telstra Award wraps up
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-25 14:20:20
The NT News lets all Darwin locals know that they have one last chance to view the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards: This weekend is the last chance Territorians have to see the finalists in the Telstra Award. The...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Exhibition in Florence
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-21 11:55:55
The Australians, the original ones, are coming Aboriginal Australian Art has an universal theme: “the Dreaming”. This concept permeates Aboriginal culture, from ritual to contemporary art. The term refers to the time of creation when Aboriginal people and all of...» Read More
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art presents Form and Function, Bondi Beach Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-20 01:27:41
Form and Function A collection of fine 18th and 19th century Ethnographic Objects and Bark Paintings. Items that took thousands of years to perfect, are elevated, in the hands of the 'collector', from mere curio to beautiful examples of 'primitive'...» Read More
The power of optimism
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-12 16:34:02
IF Tony Ellwood had not gone through a personal crisis during his first year as director of the Queensland Art Gallery, maybe he would still have chosen optimism as the theme of this summer's exhibition of contemporary Australian art. This...» Read More
Bentinck Island Artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-09 03:31:11
Bandikawaanda makuwalada rarunginja thaand Return of Kaiadilt Women Paula Paul, Amy Loogatha, †M.M, Ethel Thomas, Netta Loogatha, Dawn Naranatjil and Sally Gabori Tuesday 16 September – Saturday 4 October 2008 Opening Saturday 20 September from 2pm – 4pm At 3pm on Saturday 20 September Professor...» Read More
Indigenous Consumer Affairs Improved by National Action Plan
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-28 18:40:45
The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) has released its mid-term report on the implementation of the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy (NICS) Action Plan 2005 – 2010. The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, the Hon Chris...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Organisations Speak Out
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-26 14:25:22
Forty three Aboriginal Art Centres, representing more than one thousand Indigenous artists have united to speak out on the devastating effects that art dealing outside the Art Centres has on Aboriginal communities.The Artists and Art Centres are speaking through their...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Organisations Speak Out
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-22 17:13:05
A recent press release highlights the important role art centres play in the world of Aboriginal art: Forty three Aboriginal Art Centres, representing more than one thousand Indigenous artists have united to speak out on the devastating effects that art dealing...» Read More
DARBY JAMPIJINPA ROSS - Make it good for the people
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-20 20:00:35
Queensland College of Art, Griffith University invite you and your friends to DELL Gallery @ QCA for the launch of a special collaborative project: DARBY JAMPIJINPA ROSS Make it good for the people OPENING 6-8PM Friday 22nd August 2008 SPECIAL GUESTS: Otto Sims, Chair of...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Searches in July
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-02 05:54:18
In July Minnie Pwerle was no longer the most searched artist on the Aboriginal Art Directory. Joyce James has taken over, followed by Daisy Leura Nakamarra and then Minnie Pwerle. For a complete breakdown of the most popular Aboriginal...» Read More
Alcaston at ARCO Madrid
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-30 07:25:12
The Australian Art Collector reports that Alcaston Gallery will be in Spain in February 2009 for ARCO Madrid. The work will be presented in conjunction with Mornington Island Arts and Craft, Mornington Island and the Queensland Government....» Read More
The Year of the Apology opening
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-24 01:27:06
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, who...» Read More
The Year of the Apology
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-22 14:37:04
Arts Northern Rivers (NSW) is proud to present The Year of the Apology, a landmark exhibition featuring the work of over 50 Indigenous artists from the Northern Rivers region, including Digby Moran, Les Evans, Garth Lena, Karla Dickens, Bevan Skinner,...» Read More
30 under 30 - A new Generation of Indigenous Artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-15 06:02:00
The first survey exhibition of its kind, 30 Under 30 showcases the talent and innovation of 30 emerging artists born since 1977. The exhibition will be held annually by Mossenson Galleries in both Perth and Melbourne. 30 Under 30 is a...» Read More
The Heart of Everything
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-10 00:12:46
Excellent news is the publication of a book about the extraordinary young art movement on Bentinck and Mornington Islands in the remote Gulf of Carpentaria. The Heart of Everything comes from specialist publisher McCulloch & McCulloch and uses...» Read More
Jean Baptiste Apuatimi
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-08 13:26:56
A superbe collection of works on paper makes up this latest exhibition by the grand Dame of Tiwi art, Jean Baptiste Apuatimi. When Sunday 18th May till Saturday June 11th. Opening Sunday 18.05.2008 Gallery Seva Frangos Art, Perth Contact www.sevafrangosart.com Tiwi Art Centre Tiwi...» Read More
Interview with Edwin Safarian
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-15 13:01:47
An interview with Aboriginal Dreamtime Fine Art Gallery Curator Edwin Safarian. Our Manly reporter Bevan Dally caught up with Edwin Safarian, new owner of the ‘Aboriginal Dreamtime Fine Art Gallery’ (ex Oz Biz Art Gallery) to chat about Indigenous Art, the...» Read More
Senior artists of Fitzroy Crossing. W.A.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-07 00:06:32
Senior Women artists of Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia Stories about country are the subject of the beautiful contemporary works by the women of Fitzroy Crossing. They are stories that remind us that time is not necessarily linear: while it is...» Read More
Not just dots
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-06 00:51:09
Article about a current exhibition of Aboriginal Art from East Gippsland. Quoted from the article: Aboriginal art, especially Aboriginal art from East Gippsland, is about more than dots - that's the message the East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation is hoping to convey...» Read More
Emily Ngarnal Evans Opening
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-19 02:32:27
The opening of Mornington Island artist Emily Ngarnal Evans was held on Saturday 9th February. We are very grateful to Emily and her family for making the trip down to Melbourne from their home in the Gulf of Carpentaria for...» Read More
Emily Ngarnal Evans Balibal Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-13 07:31:02
Alcaston Gallery is excited to be presenting the first solo exhibition of recent paintings by Emily Ngarnal Evans in association with Mornington Island Arts and Craft, Mornington Island,Queensland from 5 February - 1 March 2008. Born in 1975, Emily lives...» Read More
Bold vision of artistic rebirth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-01-05 06:41:52
Bold vision of artistic rebirth January 5, 2008 Quoted from article: In a dusty corner of the outback, among artworks covered in dirt, Judith Ryan set out on a journey that has transformed the NGV's indigenous collection, writes Robin Usher. Judith Ryan will never...» Read More
Capability Statements from service providers
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-14 08:24:57
The Association of Northern, Kimberley and Arnhem Aboriginal Artists (ANKAAA) is seeking capability statements/CVs from suitably qualified individuals and organisations that are interested in delivering a range of arts and business training and development activities to artists and arts workers...» Read More
Arts aborigènes d'Australie
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-11-28 05:56:49
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 œuvres de trois peintres...» Read More
Aboriginal art under threat
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-18 15:15:34
Brisbane Times Aboriginal art under threat Stephanie Peatling and Joel Gibson September 17, 2007 Article in the Brisbane Times about the changes to CDEP and the potential impact on the Aboriginal Art industry, with quotes from several Aboriginal Art centres. Quoted from article: The Federal Government's...» Read More
Dreaming in Color: Aboriginal Art from Balgo
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-04-30 03:19:43
Dreaming in Color: Aboriginal Art from Balgo is a breathtaking exhibition of paintings from the community of Balgo, Australia, the traditional land of the Kukatja, Ngarti, and Walmajarri peoples. Brilliant in color and vibrant in design, the paintings reflect traditional Aboriginal tenets relating...» Read More
Denise Green Metonymy in Contemporary Art: A New Paradigm
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-10-15 03:43:00
In her book, Metonymy in Contemporary Art: A New Paradigm (University of Minnesota Press, 2005), Green outlines her understanding of Greenberg’s formalist position and her complaints against it, which are complex, far-reaching and personal. From her perspective as an Australian,...» Read More
Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-09-04 07:41:18
8 April – 21 May 2006 Admission free | Gallery 2 The Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award exhibition presents the work of the ten artists short-listed for the inaugural annual award established by the Queensland Art Gallery and Xstrata Coal. The winner...» Read More
National Indigenous Times: Near record price for Aboriginal artwork
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-08-11 07:25:32
A painting by Aboriginal artist Rover Thomas depicting the destruction of Darwin by Cyclone Tracy has set a near record price at auction in Melbourne last week. The 1986 work, Bugaltji, Lissadell Country, sold for $660,000 at Sotheby’s 10th Aboriginal art...» Read More
22nd Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award 12 August 2005
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-08-12 05:38:20
The opening night of the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award is a major dry season event in Darwin and attracts visitors and artists from all over the country. The evening provides free entertainment from Indigenous traditional...» Read More
The Independent - Wandjina @ Rebecca Hossack Gallery
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2004-07-20 05:25:30
Two people are largely responsible for bringing an awareness of Aboriginal culture to this country: the late swashbuckling, bisexual writer Bruce Chatwin, in his magical book Songlines; and the Australian art dealer Rebecca Hossack, who, for many years, has brought...» Read More
The Age - Aboriginal works and artful dodgers
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2003-09-20 06:43:40
The Age - September 20, 2003 Gabriella Coslovich As the value of Aboriginal art increases so, too, do claims that artists are being exploited, reports Gabriella Coslovich. An incredibly interesting article about the impact of the boom of Aboriginal Art sales globabbly in...» Read More
International Herald Tribune - Aratjara: Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 1994-04-22 08:04:52
International Herald Tribune Arts Guide Friday, April 22, 1994 Quoted from article: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, tel: 4219-0719, open daily. Continuing/To June 26: "Aratjara: Aboriginal Art." Works on bark, canvas and wood by modern Aboriginal artists in which the close connection to nature...» Read More
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