December, 2007
Are you getting what you paid for? Tips for buying Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.12.07
A post in Thriving in the desert about tips before buying Aboriginal Art. This is a great read. Some of the suggestions include: Ask the gallery which Art Centres they support. Then check with the Art centre to confirm. Does...» Read More
Community winner recognised for outstanding work with Aboriginal communities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.12.07
27/11/2007 Invaluable work with remote Aboriginal communities by Department of Industry and Resources Project Officer Tim Acker was recognised with a double win at last night’s 2007 Community Services Industry Awards. Mr Acker, who has been working with Aboriginal artists...» Read More
The cost of culture
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.12.07
The Age The cost of culture December 28, 2007 An article about the art world in 2007. Quoted from the article: The buying frenzy began to rev up in May when Emily Kame Kngwarreye's Earth's Creation (1995) became the first...» Read More
Threats and Intimidation
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.12.07
A fascinating post from Thriving in the Desert about threats to the Warakurna Art Centre. Quoted from the post: I have faith in the artists, they have always stood strongly behind their enterprise. There is an extraordinary group of strong...» Read More
Forging a language of emotion
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.12.07
The Australian Forging a language of emotion Nicolas Rothwell December 27, 2007 Quoted from the article: A little more than a year ago, the style of Makinti Napanangka, queen of the Western Desert's Pintupi painters, began to change. The trademark...» Read More
The Age - Art connections going beyond a cringe
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.12.07
The Age Art connections going beyond a cringe Robert Nelson December 26, 2007 An article from the Age about the achievements and exhibitions of 2007. it's good to reflect especially on the international shows that took us beyond what we...» Read More
An ageless quest for the sublime
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.12.07
The Australian An ageless quest for the sublime John Armstrong December 24, 2007 Quoted from the article: Christmas has been a God-send to the artistic tradition of Western civilisation. That's not just because of the opportunity to produce vast nativity...» Read More
