June, 2008
Behind the dollar signs
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
An excerpt from Benjamin Genocchio's new book, Dollar Dreaming, published in the Australian. Quoted from the article: What is different, even unusual, about Aboriginal art is that prices rose at all; after all, Australian art generally doesn't have much of...» Read More
Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye - The National Art Center, Tokyo
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
Some beautiful works by Emily Kame Kngwarreye and a review of exhibition 'Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye' by Scott Rothstein from Art Found Out. Quoted from the post: The galleries in The National Art Center, Tokyo are cavernous....» Read More
Half their luck as mining boom boosts fortunes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
The Art Gallery of Western Australia talks about the recently announced Indigenous Art Prize as well as possible acquisitions. "We moved heaven and earth to find $500,000 to buy a Rover Thomas painting recently and we've got great Emily Kngwarreyes....» Read More
Behind the dollar signs
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
Benjamin Genocchio looks beyond the dollar signs in a review of Aboriginal art as an investment This blog links through to an article, Behind the dollar signs, published in the Australia....» Read More
Nganampa Ngura
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.06.08
This is the first Iwantja exhibition in a long time....» Read More
Artist takes a step into the future
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.06.08
Article in the Donnybrook Mail about Sharlene Harte. Sharlene previously ran the Djinang Kwap retail Aboriginal shop in Donnybrook, where she sold her artwork and taught art classes. She has also worked at the Forrest Nursery in Lowden. “I’m hoping...» Read More
Procession to start NAIDOC celebrations
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.06.08
NAIDOC celebrations will be launched in Parkes this Sunday and the NAIDOC Planning Group would like to invite the whole community to participate in a town procession on Sunday beginning at 10.30am. The launch will include speeches, Aboriginal dancers, flag...» Read More
blood language - Judy Watson at GrantPirrie
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.06.08
Watson of course was the winner of both the 2006 Works on Papert Award at the NATSIAAs in Darwin and the Clemenger Contemporary Art Prize that year. Also installd in Musee du quai Branly that year - a big one!...» Read More
A considered approach to building wealth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
The recent focus on DIY has lead to a spate of new books. In this article in the Australian Michael Reid's How to Buy & Sell Art has many pointers about how and where to buy Aboriginal art....» Read More
Yilpinji Portfolio Edition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
This is the first time in the history of Australian printmaking that a portfolio of limited edition prints has become available that focus on a unique aspect of Aboriginal culture. Fifteen senior Aboriginal artists have each created a thematic work...» Read More
Susan Jenkins
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Susan Jenkins, curator and editor, specialising in Indigenous Australian art, speaks about the art of central Arnhem Land and specifically the work of Philip Gudthakudthay. Tuesday 8 July 12:45pm...» Read More
Top end turns it on while nation shivers
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Jeremy Eccles talks in the West Australian about the top-end in August with a special focus on the Telstras, the Darwin Art Fair and all of the other Aboriginal art exhibitions held in Darwin during August....» Read More
Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in the exhibition Tuesday 1 July 12:45pm...» Read More
Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
The Art Gallery of South Australia is delighted to showcase the inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial. Traveling from the National Gallery of Australia, Culture Warriors provides a highly considered snapshot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art practice. The...» Read More
Big guns feature in art tour
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
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....» Read More
Lawson-Menzies June 2008 Auction Results
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Highlights from the Lawson-Menzies June 2008 auctions include: Mina Mina Dreaming from Judy Watson Napangardi selling for $348,000 Bush Yam Dreaming from Emily Kame Kngwarreye selling for $120,000 Bullock Hide Story from Rover Thomas selling for $102,000 and Iyaarka from...» Read More
Ninuku Artists on the ABC's 7:30 Report
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08
Ninuku Artists were featured on the ABC's 7.30 Report on Monday the 23rd of June. From the ABC website: The 'Rabbit Eared Bandicoot' is better known as the Bilby. To the Anangu people of outback South Australia it's regarded as...» Read More
Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
Discover the rich and special meanings behind Indigenous ‘dot patterning’ in ‘Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert’. Featuring a stunning collection of rarely seen artworks, ‘Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert’ will answer all the questions you have wanted to...» Read More
Kimberley Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
Paintings and Screenprints from the Yulparija Artists...» Read More
The Year of the Apology opening
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 24.06.08
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,...» Read More
Contemporary exhibition will surprise, says art curator
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 22.06.08
An exhibition showcasing the diversity of Indigenous Australian art is about to open at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Culture Warriors features 90 works from 30 Aboriginal artists from all states and territories....» Read More
