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Voting Now Online for Big WA Indigenous Art Prize

Voting Now Online for Big WA Indigenous Art Prize

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2008-11-20 12:17:21

A unique opportunity to vote online for the big Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards' People's Choice Prize is on offer until January 4. All the works by 16 artists selected for the first WA Indigenous Art Awards exhibition can now be...» Read More

 

Aboriginal artworks reflect history spanning 40,000 years

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-16 08:02:08

Visitors to Pace Gallery in Petaling Jaya have a chance to see examples of these artworks, which had been especially brought in from Australia and will be on display until Nov 21. Appreciating her peer: Maida Stewart standing next to...» Read More

 

GATHERINGS IN SYDNEY

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

 

Harrison Galleries invites you and your friends to our first ever sale

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-14 01:25:22

Harrison Galleries invites you and your friends to our first ever sale. We have on offer a wide selection of Aboriginal works with some works starting from $300. Doors open at 10am this Saturday. We look forward to seeing you then....» Read More

 

Papunya Tula Cleans up the Big Art Prizes

Papunya Tula Cleans up the Big Art Prizes

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2008-11-03 14:18:29

Pintupu artist Patrick Tjungurrayi has taken out the richest indigenous art prize in the country - the new WA Indigenous Art Award, established last year at $50,000 for the national prize, and $10,000 for a WA winner. June Walkutjukurr Richards...» Read More

 

Not just the usual suspects

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-01 01:05:52

The Australian previews the announcement of the WA Premier's Indigenous Art awards: The $50,000 WA Premier's Indigenous Art Award aims to reveal new talent as well as the known. Can a group of men from the Great Victoria Desert win Australia's richest...» 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

 

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

 

5 Minutes with Professor Jonathan Carapetis, Director of Menzies School of Health

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-23 07:17:20

1. What is Ochre? 'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art' is an auction of Indigenous art which is raising funds for research into Indigenous child health at the Menzies School of Health Research. 2. Who are the Menzies School of Health...» Read More

 

Auction 14 October 08: Menzies School of Health Research presents the Fundraiser & Auction 'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art', Melbourne Australia

Auction 14 October 08: Menzies School of Health Research presents the Fundraiser & Auction 'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art', Melbourne Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-09-23 07:15:19

'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art' is a major fundraising art auction which will raise funds for research into Indigenous child health at the Menzies School of Health Research. The ochre collection includes 14 extremely high quality pieces by...» Read More

 

Julie Pungata and Mary Ngala Jones

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-27 06:40:54

Eastern Desert Art has recently acquired the work of two local painters who paint the Dreaming – Bush Plum of their Ancestors. Julie Pungata and Mary Ngala Jones are talented painters who live permanently in the heart of the Bush on...» Read More

 

Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia

Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-27 00:18:54

Tjukurrpa Arts presents an exhibition of extraordinary new paintings from artists of the Central Desert communities Utopia and Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) in Central Australia. Featuring Works by Various Artists including Jeannie Mills Pwerl Janelle Stockman Greeny Purvis Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri This is...» Read More

 

Tjukurrpa Arts presents Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia

Tjukurrpa Arts presents Central Desert Art, Melbourne Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-27 00:16:54

Tjukurrpa Arts presents an exhibition of extraordinary new paintings from artists of the Central Desert communities Utopia and Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) in Central Australia. Featuring Works by Various Artists including Jeannie Mills Pwerl Janelle Stockman Greeny Purvis Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri This is...» Read More

 

Custodians: Country and Culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-19 04:08:56

I saw this portfolio in Darwin and it is of exceptional quality and price. Each print is more than a $1000 each print. This show is a must-see for all who doubt the power of the print in Aboriginal art, and for...» Read More

 

Custodians: Country and Culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-19 04:00:14

Alison Kelly Gallery invites you to the opening of Custodians: Country and Culture on Saturday 23 August 2008 at 3pm The exhibition will be opened by master printmaker Basil Hall who will talk on Contemporary Indigenous Printmaking – a personal...» Read More

 

25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award - Celebrating the Silver Jubilee

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-17 14:18:54

The 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award - Celebrating the Silver Jubilee has an online gallery of all...» Read More

 

25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Winners

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-17 14:14:07

Major Prize Winner, Makinti Napanangka from Kintore in the Northern Territory has been awarded Australia’s premier Indigenous art prize at the 25th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award. The winning painting depicts designs associated with the site of...» Read More

 

Three Countries, all of us, our good designs

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-12 13:28:59

This year's annual Tiwi Art Network Exhibition showcases a broad range of work from the three art centres on the Tiwi Islands. The focus this year is to exhibit works from both emerging and prolific artists, demonstrating the strength and...» Read More

 

Custodians: Country and Culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-06 13:50:40

On show at Nomad Art Gallery from 11 August - 30 September Lena Nyadbi paintingCustodians: Country and Culture is a boxed set of 10 limited edition prints by ten outstanding Indigenous Australian artists: Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek Dorothy Napangardi Gawirrin Gumana Gulumbu Yunupingu Janangoo Butcher Cherel Jean Baptiste...» 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

 

Desert Stories

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-30 07:41:36

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New work at Aboriginal Art Collection

New work at Aboriginal Art Collection

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-26 04:23:23

New work by Alice Nampitjinpa Christopher Poulson Fiona Omeenyo Jeannie Petyarre Kathleen Petyarre Rosella Namok Silas Hobson is available at Aboriginal Art Collection in...» Read More

 

National apology influences Julie Dowling’s new work

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-04 10:52:12

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

 

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-25 07:57:09

Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in the exhibition Tuesday 1 July...» Read More

 

Big guns feature in art tour

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-25 07:40:42

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. Croft says...» Read More

 

National apology influences Julie Dowling’s new work

National apology influences Julie Dowling’s new work

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-17 22:15:53

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

 

Tjukurrpa Arts One Day Only Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-16 13:49:26

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

 

Debut Show from Wanarn

Debut Show from Wanarn

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-07 05:15:25

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 Tjaparti...» Read More

 

Alice Sundown Aboriginal Art presents Central Australian Aboriginal Art - The Ultimate Collection, Darwin Australia

Alice Sundown Aboriginal Art presents Central Australian Aboriginal Art - The Ultimate Collection, Darwin Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-05-30 01:25:12

Exhibition offering for sale a wide selection of quality art works from Central Australia, including Ningura Naparrula, Makinti Napanangka, Betty Mbitjana, Gloria Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre, Anna Petyarre, Jeannie Petyarre, George Ward Tjungurrayi, Wallala, Barbara Reid Napangardi, Kudditji Kngwarreye, and more. Opening:...» 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

 

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

 

Aboriginal Fine Art Finds a home in Chicago

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-04-15 22:06:35

Aboriginal Art Collection, a New Gallery Devoted to Showcasing Established and Emerging Aboriginal Artists, to open April 11 CHICAGO – Aboriginal Art Collection, the only gallery in Chicago devoted to contemporary Aboriginal fine art, will officially open with an opening night...» Read More

 

Utopia Collection 1

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-04-04 00:00:00

Small and subtle works by selected artists of the Utopia homelands, displaying the diversity and finely tuned skills of this strong group of women artists. The exhibition includes works by Jeannie Mills, Patsy Long Kemarre, Judy Purvis Kngwarreye, Jedda Kngwarreye,...» 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

 

2007 Warakurna Artists - Annual Christmas Special and Sale

2007 Warakurna Artists - Annual Christmas Special and Sale

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-12-03 01:54:37

Warakurna Artists Aboriginal Corporation 2007 Annual Christmas Special and Sale $40 - $200 plus postage Available online from the 1st...» Read More

 

Elder Fine Art Aboriginal Paintings Auction: December 2 2007

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

 

Tribal Voices -  A Visual Dialogue

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

 

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

 

24th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award 10 August 2007

24th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award 10 August 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-10 06:00:53

The 24th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award, open to all adult Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists, aims to showcase the very best Australian Indigenous art from around the country. The non-acquisitive Telstra Award of $40,000 is...» Read More

 

Genesis

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-07-20 08:52:28

aboriginal art collection invites you to preview one of the most dynamic art movements in Australia. Genesis is the opening exhibition for aboriginal art collection and will feature contemporary paintings from established and emerging Australian aboriginal artists. Mr Bob Charles, Australian Consul...» Read More

 

Desert Dreaming: Australian Aboriginal Art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-06-15 05:17:59

In honour of Jeanne and Donald Kahn, the Albertina is presenting their major collection of Australian Aboriginal art. Australian Aboriginal art is a genre which has no associations with the Albertina, its collections, or its history and culture. In presenting Australian...» Read More

 

Journeys of the Dreamtime: An Exhibition of Australian Aboriginal Art from the Central and Western Deserts and Cape York Peninsula

Journeys of the Dreamtime: An Exhibition of Australian Aboriginal Art from the Central and Western Deserts and Cape York Peninsula

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-09-14 03:19:26

Jointly organised by Beijing Blue Gallery and Warlimpirri Art, this is the first major exhibition of Aboriginal art in Hong Kong. It brings together paintings by a group of both well-known and emerging Australian Aboriginal artists from the Central and...» Read More

 

Outback journeys unearth the mystical stories of Dreamtime

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-09-11 03:23:57

Outback journeys unearth the mystical stories of Dreamtime Publication: South China Morning Post, 10 September 2006 Author: Jade Lee-Duffy There’s more to Aboriginal art than a few dots and squiggly lines. That’s what the founder of Beijing Blue art gallery, Bridget Dewar Uebel,...» Read More

 

Dreaming Their Way: Australian Aboriginal Women Painters

Dreaming Their Way: Australian Aboriginal Women Painters

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-06-30 09:13:41

Dreaming Their Way: Australian Aboriginal Women Painters is a groundbreaking exhibition of art by indigenous women of Australia. The first-ever of its kind in the U.S., the exhibition presents over seventy works of art, from intensely colorful canvases to intricate...» Read More

 

The Age: Ute carries artists' hopes and dreams

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-08-20 14:13:05

Patrick Hutchings reports that this year's Telstra awards reveal the changes and the continuities in indigenous art. The $40,000 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award for 2005 was won by Tjanpi Grass Toyota: dreams woven into utility. A...» Read More

 

22nd Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award 12 August 2005

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