July, 2008

Australian Photographic Artist launches Nudes in Europe

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.07.08

Royalty, Television stars and Europe’s finest Art Critics gathered in Berlin, Germany to attend the unveiling of the latest exhibition by one of Australia’s leading contemporary Indigenous artists Wayne Quilliam. More than 150 people were welcomed by the Australian Ambassador...» Read More

Aboriginal art brings spirituality to WYD

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.07.08

From SBS world news Australia. Quoted from the article: WYD08 is using the art of renowned Aboriginal artist Richard Campbell to convey the message of Aboriginal Catholic spirituality to the pilgrims. Nineteen of Richard's works are being used as images...» Read More

Art exhibition a great success

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 18.07.08

Quoted from the article: The Desert Sands art exhibition closed on Tuesday after displaying local Aboriginal art in the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club foyer during the past three weeks. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Culture course is...» Read More

Boycotting of indigenous art award attacked

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 17.07.08

More reports about the withdrawal of artworks from six art centres in Central Australia. Quoted from the article: Organisers of the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards went to ground yesterday after The Australian revealed works from...» Read More

Six artists withdraw from Indigenous Art Awards

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.07.08

ABC News discusses the withdrawal of six artists from the Telstra Awards. John Oster, Executive Officer at Desart is quoted in the report: "The majority of people in this industry are fair, reputable and legitimate dealers." "However, there are perennial...» Read More

Stomping Grounds - Raymond Walters Japanangka

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.07.08

During the dreamtime and many generations between then and now, our culture and traditions were created during ceremony on the Stomping Grounds. We still to this day use the grounds of our ancestors. Featuring Raymond Walters Japanangka....» Read More

Stomping Grounds - Raymond Walters Japanangka

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.07.08

During the dreamtime and many generations between then and now, our culture and traditions were created during ceremony on the Stomping Grounds. We still to this day use the grounds of our ancestors. Featuring Raymond Walters Japanangka....» Read More

New Aboriginal Art in carpet form

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.07.08

Stylex has brought a new twist to aboriginal art by introducing the Dreamtime in textile form. In collaboration with Glen Austin and three Aborginal artists, “Forty Thousand Spirits” is a collection of original designs interpreted in hand-carved, hand tufted rugs....» Read More

Shalom Gamarada Art Exhibition

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.07.08

Patron: Her Excellency the Governor of NSW Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Featured Artworks Yuendumu, Bidyadanga, Peppimenarti, Maningrida, Utopia, Spinifex, Papunya Tula and other communities Featured Artists Shorty Jangala Robertson and Shane Pickett The exhibition will be officially opened by...» Read More

Impulse to Paint: The Artists of Iylenty Utopia

Impulse to Paint: The Artists of Iylenty Utopia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.07.08

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Cowboy Loy Pwerl, Bush Turkey Dreaming, Lauraine Diggins Fine Art, 2007

Cowboy Loy Pwerl, Bush Turkey Dreaming, Lauraine Diggins Fine Art, 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.07.08

This exhibition showcases recent paintings by the remarkable family of four talented artists from Iylenty (also known as Mosquito Bore), Utopia: Nancy Kunoth Petyarr (1934-), her daughter Elizabeth Kunoth Kngwarray (1961-), son-in-law, Elizabeth's husband, Cowboy Loy Pwerl (1941-), and his...» Read More

Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert

Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.07.08

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

Australian Museum presents Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert

Australian Museum presents Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.07.08

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

Alick Tipoti Malungu (From the Sea) July 2008

Alick Tipoti Malungu (From the Sea) July 2008

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.07.08

Opening night drinks at 6pm, Tuesday 15th July The artist will be in attendance on the opening night "My art is built on, and held together by, traditional Torres Strait designs, based on legends of the past." Alick Tipoti was...» Read More

Our Kimberley Adventure

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.07.08

From Cultural Connections: In late May 2008 we embarked on a one week adventure through the art centres of the Kimberley which was a fabulous experience. Travelling in a combination of privately chartered aircraft and road transport, our group of...» Read More