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Blemishes mar a sumptuous history of Australian art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-01-10 08:24:15
In 1886, there was a tussle for control over the future direction of Australian art. At its heart the dispute appeared simple, but it highlighted a deep division. A student of the School of Art in Melbourne, Alice Chapman, was...» Read More
The titles that bind
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-16 05:24:07
From the Age: After a career as a publisher, anti-Vietnam War campaigner, art critic, columnist, investigative journalist (not to mention serial wife; four husbands were acquired and released along the way), McCulloch is on the cusp of a new phase, in...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Selling Exhibition - Catalogue Online
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-06 02:15:00
ABORIGINAL ART SELLING EXHIBITION Select Works on Display 8 – 23 DECEMBER Shapiro Gallery 162 Queen Street Woollahra ON VIEW Monday through Saturday 11-5pm Department Enquiries Tel 612 9326 1588 CATALOGUE ONLINE www.shapiro.com.au ENQUIRIES aboriginal.art@shapiro.com.au Jane Raffan (+612) 9326 1588...» Read More
Unearthed - Stories Written in the Land
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-04 08:52:54
Aboriginal paintings are often described as landscapes but they are far more than this. They are all about nature, creation and 'living' history. We see at once, in form and action, stories written in the land. Each work unearths ancient...» Read More
Many Friendships thrive at Bunjilaka, Melbourne Museum
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-02 01:12:41
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum Presents Western Desert Mob Exhibition Yamatji Pirni: Many Friendships. Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum and Western Desert Mob are celebrating the importance of Aboriginal connection to country and culture through art,...» Read More
Pacific solutions
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-16 07:15:03
The most significant exhibition of islander art in two decades is a confronting experience for all, writes Christopher Allen Gods, Ghosts and Men National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Until January 11. Quote from the article: In fact this is the first significant exhibition of the...» Read More
GATHERINGS IN SYDNEY
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2008-11-14 15:14:53
A remarkable collaboration of forces from all over the country has resulted in an exhibition of cast metal sculpture by indigenous artists at Danks Street in Sydney. The artists include Tjampawa Kawiny from the Tjampi Weavers in the Western Desert, Jubilee...» Read More
Spiral Wind
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-05 03:46:22
From Annandale Galleries: Spiral Wind is the title we have given to the group show of artists from Maningrida to accompany the solo exhibition of Samuel Namunjdja. The title does not refer so much to the content of the works that...» Read More
Intricate dots from Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-01 00:53:09
From Nov 7 to 21, art lovers can discover the best of Aboriginal Australian art, characterised by its colourful and intricate dot patterns, at Pace Gallery in Jalan Kemajuan, Petaling Jaya. The exhibition is titled “Beyond The Dots: Contemporary Australian...» Read More
Sotheby's Aboriginal and Oceanic art sale
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-20 11:55:59
Exhibition Previews Location: Kiddell Gallery, London Mon, 22 Sep 08, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tue, 23 Sep 08, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wed, 24 Sep 08, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thu, 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Melbourne Fri,...» Read More
Indigenous art code group sacked
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-03 12:46:20
Ashleigh Wilson for The Australian, reports: THE Australia Council will develop a voluntary code of conduct for indigenous art after a lobby group was stripped of responsibility because of "regrettable" delays and inadequate consultation. At the Cultural Ministers Council meeting in...» Read More
Field in rich Aboriginal art prize down to 16
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-03 07:20:53
More than 150 Aboriginal artists have been cut down to just 16 to contest Australia’s richest indigenous art prize at the Art Gallery of WA next month. WA artists make up at least a quarter of the finalists in...» Read More
Womens Law
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-03 00:00:00
These senior custodians of Womens Law have made substantial works that reflect on the traditions and roles of women in indigenous communities and on the customary practices that they uphold and maintain. The selected artists include Eubena Nampitjin, Makinti Napanangka,...» Read More
Field in rich Aboriginal art prize down to 16
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-02 21:27:15
The Western Australian reports: More than 150 Aboriginal artists have been cut down to just 16 to contest Australia’s richest indigenous art prize at the Art Gallery of WA next month. WA artists make up at least a quarter...» Read More
Aboriginal Art - SELLING EXHIBITION 30 SEPT – 11 OCT
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-25 21:56:12
ON VIEW 162 Queen St. Woollahra Mon–Sat 11am–5pm There are 43...» Read More
Women's Law
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-25 00:10:27
A wide ranging survey of some of the best Indigenous Women Artists painting at the moment. Featured Artists include this years Telstra Award Winning Artist, Makinti Napanangka along with recognised "greats" such as Lorna Fencer Napurrula, Walangkura Napanangka and Eubena...» Read More
Women's Law
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-24 23:44:31
Japingka is celebrating the arrival of Spring and the associated rebirth of colour in the desert country by dedicating both of its gallery exhibition spaces to outstanding works by 12 Australian Indigenous women artists from the remote west of Australia...» Read More
Grand Opening Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-13 06:11:10
Grand Opening Exhibition September 14 - October 15, 2008 Reception on September 14, 1-5 p.m. ...» Read More
From dog days in the territory to gallery top dog
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-12 11:57:07
Natasha Robinson reports on Dion Bealeys latest successes: WHEN retired teacher Joie Boulter devoted her life to looking after a disabled Aboriginal boy, she had no idea that a few years later she would be sitting in a swanky Top End...» Read More
The resurrection of a language long lost
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-06 12:07:46
Malcolm King in The Age today, writes about the losing of the many Aboriginal languages: The world's languages are dying at a rate of one a fortnight, but an Aboriginal tongue has been brought back to life. MUCH has been written...» Read More
Exhibition 6 September 2008: Soho Galleries presents Walangari Karntawarra Floor Talk & Exhibition 'Songlines', Sydney Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-05 10:05:30
International award winning artist, Walangari Karntawarra, explains the ancient Dreaming Stories that inspire his spellbinding paintings. He will talk about his art, culture and spirituality at Sydney's Soho Galleries, as part of Soho Galleries' current exhibition Walangari Karntawarra - Songlines. Floor...» Read More
Cross Cultural Performance: Yasurai no Hana
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-02 20:40:54
On Thursday 4 September Walangari Karntawarra will be performing with a famous Japanese dancer Takujiro Hanayagi and his lovely wife, Michiko Fuji who is a renowned Japanese folk singer with a magnificent voice. It's part of the Willoughby City Council's...» Read More
CHRISTIES COOK BOOMERANG Artifact with great return
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-02 19:46:25
From Arthur Palmer's blog: Lot 33 A boomerang of New Holland Captain James Cook 1728-1779, in Christies upcoming auction (Sale 7652 Exploration & Travel Sept 25 2008) purports to have been collected on Lieutenant Cook’s first voyage. This, if so, is...» Read More
"Earth and Spirit" Showcases Maori and Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-27 20:35:19
KEENE, N.H., 8/25/08 - Australian and New Zealand artists show contemporary artwork that's rooted in their indigenous past in an exhibit that opens Monday, September 8, and continues through Sunday, October 19, at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State...» 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
Walangari Karntawarra ' Songlines' Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-25 14:20:09
"SONGLINES :EXHIBITING TO SEPTEMBER 24" by WALANGARI KARNTAWARRA. About this exhibition and Walangari Karntawarra: WALANGARI WANGARDI KARNTAWARRA JAKAMARRA, also known as COLIN MCCORMACK, was born in Alice Springs in 1961. He is of the Arrernte, Luritja, Walpiri, Yankuntjatjarra, Pintubi, Anmatjerre and Alyawarre peoples...» 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
Australian Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-20 14:28:41
Seven Aboriginal Artists present their stunning works in this exhibition opening at Williams Gallery on 14th September. Williams Gallery was established 2001 in Petone to show and provide quality New Zealand art by established significant New Zealand artists, as well as...» Read More
Theory of national selection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-19 14:01:38
Nicholas Rothwell from the Australian discusses the Telstra Art Awards and talks about what else is happening in Darwin at the moment. He makes the case that the Aboriginal art industry has outgrown NATSIAA and that some of the best...» Read More
WALANGARI KARNTAWARRA "SONGLINES"
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-18 17:57:06
"The Dreamtime manifests itself in an infinite number of ways and for thousands of years we, Australian Aboriginal people have used it as a means of communication, primarily through Songlines" says international award winning, central desert...» Read More
Kimberley Ink
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-14 13:31:01
Kimberley Ink the Waringarri Suite and selected new etchings Kimberley Ink celebrates the launch of 'The Waringarri Suite' a deluxe boxed suite of hand-printed etchings combining the finest examples from Waringarri's senior and emerging artists in one collection. Produced in collaboration...» Read More
Artist Spotlight featuring Walangari Karntawarra
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-12 00:03:24
1. Briefly describe yourself. When and how did you first become interested in art? How long have you been a practising artist? I am an Arrernte man from Alice Springs and lived a traditional lifestyle until I was made a Ward...» Read More
Honey Ant Gallery presents their Gallery Opening and Rockholes Exhibition, Sydney Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-08 15:58:26
An eBlast featuring the launch of a new gallery and Rockholes exhibition by Honey Ant...» Read More
Row over Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-01 05:59:21
More about the artist that painted under the name of Duk Duk that has Doongal gallery in hot water with the ACCC. Quoted from the article: Non-Indigenous Cairns artist Stephen McLean (Duk Duk) says his career is in tatters after the Australian...» Read More
Gallery accused of selling indigenous fakes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-30 01:55:27
The ACCC is investigating claims that Doongal gallery sold works by an non-Indigenous artist as Aboriginal Fine Art. Quoted from the article: Farzad and Homa Nooravi, the operators of Doongal Aboriginal Art and Artefacts, stand accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by...» Read More
Paintings from remote communities - from the Laverty Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-03 08:46:03
The winter in Newcastle will be immeasurably brightened by 87 paintings from the remotest parts of Australia – just a tiny part of the art collection of a remarkable couple, Colin and Liz Laverty. It's been a 20 year labour...» Read More
Western Australian Premier's Indigenous Art Awards launched
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-13 02:40:49
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 is home...» Read More
Carpenter to announce Aboriginal art prize
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-12 03:53:13
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 art when...» Read More
Photos from the NGA's Cultural Warriors Triennial - Ricky Maynard
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-07 08:34:05
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 again...» Read More
Reception for the Mara Tjuta Circle
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-06 08:47:08
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,...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-02 09:12:44
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 auction...» Read More
Pintupi Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-29 01:22:13
Central Art has put together a striking exhibition featuring thirteen beautiful works from Pintupi artists. Before becoming integral to the foundation of the Aboriginal Art movement from Papunya in the 1970s, the Pintupi were displaced from their country. The Pintupi remain some...» Read More
Lauraine Diggins Fine Art presents at the Moscow World Fine Art Fair 2008, Moscow Russia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-29 01:14:33
We are pleased to announce our participation in the 5th edition of the Moscow World Fine Art Fair 2008 (Московский Международный Салон Изящных Искусств 2008), held from 27 May to 2 June 2008 in the famous Manège, next to the...» Read More
They Are Meditating: Bark Paintings from the Museum of Contemporary Art's Arnott's Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-29 01:08:54
Larissa Behrendt reviews the first expanded showing of over 200 bark paintings at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. "If these paintings are sacred, how can they be done for Balanda (Europeans) to buy? The Balanda can buy the painting,...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Directory top search queries for April
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-29 01:00:11
The Aboriginal Art Directory has released its Top Aboriginal Art search queries for April. As always it makes for interesting...» Read More
Dreamtime logic helps save the planet
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-28 01:34:32
“Dreamtime logic helps save the planet”, says internationally respected Australian Aboriginal artist, Walangari Karntawarra. Walangari’s exciting work is included in the “Kick the Carbon Habit” exhibition launched by the Natural World Museum and United Nations Environment Programme at Te...» Read More
Auckland exhibition of leading Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-28 01:31:42
Media Release 27 May 2008 Dick Bett AM curates Auckland exhibition of leading Aboriginal Art Auckland’s art lovers are gearing up for an exhibition of some of the finest Aboriginal art the city has ever seen. Between 5 and 14 June, the exhibition...» Read More
Moscow World Fine Art Fair 2008
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-28 01:18:44
Lauraine Diggins Fine Art will be at the 5th edition of the Moscow World Fine Art Fair 2008 (Московский Международный Салон Изящных Искусств 2008), held from 27 May to 2 June 2008 in the famous Manège, next to the Kremlin...» Read More
Introducing Australia's Premier Aboriginal Art Gallery to the World Wide Web
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-24 03:55:39
Bundarra Gallery showcases contemporary and modern Aboriginal art from the finest indigenous artists of Australia. It houses a unique collection of paintings and artifacts displaying the best work of Australian Aboriginal Culture. Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 --...» Read More
Divided Australia sails into the future
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-04-12 23:38:40
An article about the changing face of Australia. Quoted from the article: In an age when the world is becoming aware of the number of cultures that it is losing, the Aboriginal revival came at just the right time. Big business sat...» Read More
New shows at Annandale Galleries
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2008-04-08 00:40:14
The place that has best introduced me to the difficult world of Arnhem barks is Annandale Galleries in Sydney. At first it was the increasing abstraction of Maningrida, forthcoming (16 April) it's the refreshed world of Yirrkala where, despite the...» Read More
Record prices for Aboriginal art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-24 01:30:09
Information about a recent Aboriginal art auction from Lawson-Menzies. Quoted from the article: Some 120 works went under the hammer tonight for the Lawson-Menzies auction, many of which were post-1980 Aboriginal works. A spokeswoman for auction house Lawson-Menzies said a clearance rate of...» Read More
Influence and Inspiration
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-08 05:01:32
For tens of thousands of years, the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land have painted their stories upon the sandstone escarpments of their ancestral lands. Covered in a vibrant cacophony of images, these rock art galleries present a powerful vision...» Read More
Kunwinjku Songman
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-08 03:25:29
Over the past two decades, Bruce Nabegeyo has established himself as one of the most evocative and sophisticated narrative painters of western Arnhem Land. Bruce Nabegeyo’s works bristle with a compulsive energy, as a multitude of spirit figures, creation beings and...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Sale
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-21 15:05:56
In today’s fast and exciting world there are many ways to make your investments in Art , so whether you are looking for an investment or just something nice in your office its important to consider all types of art....» Read More
AboriginalArtDirect #1
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-19 09:34:59
Welcome to the first issue of AboriginalArtDirect, the Aboriginal Art Directory Newsletter. Its been an exciting and challenging first four months for the Aboriginal Art Directory and we are thrilled to be able to bring you the first edition of...» Read More
Aboriginal Art goes Overseas: 3 Contintents, 3 Exhibitions
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2008-02-19 09:19:24
The intercontinental trio are the first big commercial showing of Aboriginal Art on barks in London, courtesy of Josh Lilley Fine Art September-October 2007; the imminent opening of Utopia - The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye in Osaka, Japan...» Read More
They are Meditating: Bark Paintings from the MCA’s Arnott’s Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-18 10:46:33
Since the 1950s the practice of bark painting has responded to new contexts and has become increasingly pertinent to the outside world. During this period, the generation of painters most commonly known and admired – some of whom are still working...» Read More
Sydney Museum Showcases Aboriginal Bark Painting Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-17 10:44:33
The Museum of Contemporary Art is set to unveil a new exhibition showcasing its collection of rare and significant Aboriginal bark paintings, dating from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. They are Meditating: Bark paintings from the Museum Of Contemporary...» Read More
Culture Warriors
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-01-12 03:46:13
Sydney Morning Herald A vivid trip back to where it all began January 12, 2008 Quoted from article: CULTURE WARRIORS is a curious name for the inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial at the National Gallery of Australia. Gallery director Ron Radford admits that a...» Read More
Paintings From Remote Communities: Indigenous Australian Art from the Laverty Collection, Sydney
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-16 08:27:13
An extensive collection of Indigenous Australian art has been built over many years by Dr Colin and Elizabeth Laverty, through longstanding relationships with artists and advisers across several remote communities and with city gallerists. Today it is recognised as one...» Read More
Australia's richest indigenous art prize
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-14 07:40:01
The Australian Seasonal present for arts sector Victoria Laurie | December 13, 2007 AUSTRALIA'S richest indigenous art prize will be part of a bumper Christmas present for Western Australia's cultural sector - a sudden $70 million arts announcement to be unveiled today by...» Read More
Tjukurrpa Arts Exhibition Fri 7th Dec
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-06 08:01:50
Just a gentle reminder that Tjukurrpa Arts is holding its final Exhibition for 2007 this Friday the 7th of Dec. at the Elwood Community Centre (located behind Elwood Beach House). Details below. Please feel free to drop by and view...» Read More
Indigenous Australian Art In NZ
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-06 01:29:46
Paintings from remote communities: Indigenous Australian art from the Laverty Collection, Sydney 15 December 2007 - 24 February 2008 The most expansive exhibition of Indigenous Australian paintings ever seen in Aotearoa New Zealand opens at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery on 15 December...» Read More
Bonhams & Goodmans Australian, International and Aboriginal Art 19 November 2007
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-11-26 01:41:02
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
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-11-26 01:34:02
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, Gloria Petyarre,...» Read More
Faces and Places: New Works by Irwin Lewis
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-11-23 12:50:13
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
Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-11-14 07:24:53
Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition Mon – Sat 11am – 5pm 13 – 24 November...» 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 | 2007-11-09 03:38:42
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
Tribal Voices - A Visual Dialogue
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-25 08:47:57
The impact of the Aboriginal art movement goes well beyond the works’ value as art. An important dimension of the movement is the education of this unique Indigenous way of life. These vibrant and contemporary visible representations of language and...» Read More
Continuity: Culture, Country and Family
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-18 03:33:27
The legacy of western Arnhem Land artist Bardayal Nadjamerrek is assured. With a distinguished painting career spanning over forty years, he is without doubt one of the greatest artists Australia has ever produced. Since his childhood, Bardayal has had an...» Read More
Earth & Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-17 03:36:48
The Maori people of New Zealand are heirs to a vibrant culture that continues to find expression in the form of contemporary art. Earth and Spirit: Maori Art from New Zealand, curated by John Royal, is intended to serve as...» Read More
Culture Warriors : National Indigenous Art Triennial 07 13th October 2007- 10th February 2008 National Gallery of Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-15 07:33:49
The inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial opened on the 13th of October at the National Gallery of Australia (Canberra) in the presence of many artists and a huge crowd of over 2000 people. ‘Culture Warriors’ curated by Brenda Croft presents...» Read More
Sydney Morning Herald - Mr Yalandja's traditional sculptures go to Washington
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-12 12:55:19
The Sydney Morning Herald Erik Jensen October 12, 2007 Quoted from the article: The inaugural indigenous art triennial, Culture Warriors, sits Owen Yalandja's traditional carving alongside Danie Mellor's mosaic taxidermy. It is an in-depth study of contemporary indigenous art comparable to an Aboriginal...» Read More
RARRK - LONDON
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-24 13:16:35
Bargehouse Gallery South Bank London SE1 9PH September 21 – October 7 2007 11am – 6pm daily Private view Thursday September 20 2007 6pm - 9pm In September 2007 a major exhibition of over 100 works of art from Arnhem Land will take place...» Read More
Financial Times: Rock-Solid Abstracts
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-07 06:40:04
Jeremy Eccles, Financial Times (UK) 7 September 2007 “Are you ready for London?” Apolline Kohen asks artist Samuel Namunjdja. “What time we going?” is his eager response about a visit that is still a month away. Time has an elastic quality out...» Read More
Discover Australia's leading contemporary artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-17 14:37:16
A three-week exhibition of over 100 major works of Aboriginal art from Western Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory will be on display from 21 September to 7 October at the Bargehouse Gallery, on London's South Bank. RARRK - LONDON...» Read More
The Elizabeth Jones Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Art 14 August 2007
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-15 02:28:56
Mossgreen Auctions specialises in single owner auctions for collections covering fine art and antiques. Services include auctions held in our stylish multi-level building on Toorak Road South Yarra, on site auctions at the owner’s property or staged events in hired...» Read More
Above and Beyond: Fine art works sourced on our May 2007 Aboriginal art tour
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-07-18 04:07:07
Michael Reid at Elizabeth Bay Above and Beyond: Fine art works sourced on our May 2007 Aboriginal art tour 18th July 2007 to 4th August...» Read More
Utopia and Beyond 2007 Aboriginal Desert Art from East to West
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-06-11 11:30:09
Utopia and Beyond 2007 Aboriginal Desert Art from East to West Featuring works by Telstra Award winner Kathleen Petyarre, Abie Loy, Barbara Weir, Naata Nungurrayi, Walangkura Napanangka, Walala Tjapaltjarri, Minnie Pwerle, Gloria Petyarre and 2004 Wynne Prize winner George Ward Tjungurrayi. Thursday 25...» Read More
Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-04-10 07:11:30
Shapiro: Aboriginal Art Exhibition Monday 9 April – Saturday 21 April 2007 11am –...» Read More
Joel Fine Art Important Australian & International Art 26 March 2007
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-03-26 03:25:32
Joel Fine Art, Important Australian & International Art auction, 26 March 2007, sold over 80% of its lots for a total of...» Read More
The New McCulloch Encyclopedia of Australian Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-11-23 04:06:01
The Age reviews The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art and examines the difference between The Encyclopedia of Australian Art and The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art: I have in front of me the third edition of The Encyclopedia of...» Read More
A bigger and better bible
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-10-27 03:17:47
Faults aside, the new McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art is a mammoth achievement and a must-have for art buffs, writes Sebastian Smee From the Australian: Alan McCulloch began compiling his Encyclopedia of Australian Art as a loose-leaf filing system in the 1940s,...» Read More
Joel Fine Art Important Australian & International Art 16 October 2006
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-10-16 03:28:50
Joel Fine Art Important Australian & International Art auction 16 October...» Read More
The Australian: the desert's tainted brush
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-09-11 06:36:35
As the Aboriginal art community struggles against a growing culture of fraud, one group of desert artists is taking a stand, writes Nicholas Rothwell A thread of rich, autumnal colours, fit for the burning season, runs through the latest Desert...» Read More
Authentic Aboriginal Experiences On The Increase
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-08-29 01:10:48
Press Release: Tourism Australia Authentic Aboriginal Experiences On The Increase Aboriginal experiences provide a unique glimpse into Australia’s rich cultural history and below are five encounters suggested by Tourism Australia for Kiwis planning their next trip across the Tasman. “Kiwis are increasingly looking...» Read More
Across Skin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-10-14 00:00:00
Japingka Gallery has curated an eclectic collection of major works by some of the best Indigenous women artists from the Western Desert. Featured Artists include: Walangkura Napanangka, Makinti Napanangka, Judy Watson Napangardi, Eunice Napanangka, Lorna Napurrula Fencer, Kim Napurrula West.Traditional...» 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
Major Aboriginal art exhibition supports Indigenous health
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-06-25 06:38:58
A major exhibition of Aboriginal art, featuring more than 60 works by some of Australia's most celebrated Indigenous artists, is being held at Shalom College at UNSW this week (24-28 July). The Shalom Gamarada Art Exhibition will help raise funds to...» Read More
2005 Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-06-05 08:29:26
The temperatures have dropped, the winter is upon us, and and it’s time to snuggle up in your favourite beanie. As the winter solstice draws near so does the 9th annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival. It started as festival to...» Read More
New International Auction House Enters Aboriginal Art Market
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2004-10-20 07:39:57
October 19, 2004 -- New International Auction House Enters Aboriginal Art Market. The significance of the Aboriginal art movement and its impact on the global art market has been compared to the emergence of the French Impressionists. The exponential growth of...» Read More
Jack Dale- Narrungunni Dreamplaces
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2004-07-09 00:00:00
A major and rare exhibition of the very important artist and senior lawman, Jack Dale from the East Kimberley region of W.A. The exhibition was officially opened Mr. Alan Dodge, Director of the State Art Gallery of W.A. (A.G.W.A.). and...» Read More
Building partners with Aboriginal artists and communities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2003-12-19 03:23:38
Building partners with Aboriginal artists and communities U.Va. has largest Aboriginal art collection in world, outside of Australia Jane Ford When the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection opened here in January 1999, its off-Grounds location on Pantops Mountain was so remote that it may...» Read More
Pila Nguru Art of the Spinifex People
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2002-08-07 08:34:56
'When the Spinifex people returned to their homelands in the 1980's after their displacement during the Maralinga atomic tests, they found the southern part of their country had been converted in to a nature reserve, the northern third leased to...» Read More
Pila Nguru, Art and Song from the Spinifex People
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2001-02-05 05:13:37
In January 2001 the Spinifex People were awarded Native Title over an area the size of Tasmania, in the most remote region of Western Australia. Ten paintings depicting ownership of the Spinifex country were formally included in the preamble to...» Read More
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