March, 2009
You can still buy from the Important Aboriginal Art Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
For bargain hunters and those looking to purchase Aboriginal Art you can still buy off the catalogue from the Important Aboriginal Art auction that went under the hammer on the 25th March....» Read More
Downturn hits art auction hard
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
From the Age: Barely half of the 265 works offered at Deutscher and Hackett's inaugural Aboriginal art auction last night sold, fetching a total of $1.3 million, including commissions. Executive director Chris Deutscher, who had been hoping for a $2...» Read More
Opening auctions to test art market
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
From the Age: The sales will be a litmus test of the market in these tight financial times. In Melbourne, Deutscher and Hackett will launch its inaugural Aboriginal art sale, while, in Sydney, Rod Menzies will auction 250 works in...» Read More
From Desert to Saltwater Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
The ReDot gallery is proud to welcome the 1st Singaporean show for the exciting works of the Yulparija and Mangala artists of Bidyadanga. “FROM DESERT TO SALTWATER COUNTRY” will showcase the very best from this art community whose ancestral lands...» Read More
Doubts raised about Rover Thomas painting
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
Expert analysis of a Rover Thomas painting bought at auction four years ago has cast doubt on whether the indigenous master painted the work. A preliminary report from Melbourne University's Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation states that, in view of...» Read More
Auction houses get creative
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 26.03.09
After a bumper turnover in 2007 the market contracted, and predictions for this year have been gloomy. Tonight's sales at Menzies Art Brands and Deutscher and Hackett will be a test of how the downturn is affecting the Australian market....» Read More
The Artery's 'Yaruman Collection' acquired by IFC Washington DC, USA.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.03.09
We are very proud to announce that a collection of paintings we commissioned from the tiny Community of Ringer Soak, east of The Kimberly in Western Australia, has been acquired by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) a member of the...» Read More
MOUNTFORD BARKS GET AN OUTING
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 25.03.09
The small showing of barks and works on paper collected by Charles Pearcy Mountford during his American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhemland in 1948 – currently at the AGNSW – raises more questions than it answers. Which is not necessarily a...» Read More
Barunga Festival
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.03.09
Barunga Festival is on June 5-8th. We are now calling for Aboriginal bands, sporting teams and artists for entries in this year's festival. Barunga Festival is open to the public, there is traditional dancing, - music, - sports, - art,...» Read More
CREATIVE AUSTRALIAN AICEY ZARO RECOGNISED FOR INSPIRING THE TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.03.09
CREATIVE AUSTRALIAN AICEY ZARO RECOGNISED FOR INSPIRING THE TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY Creativity comes in a surprising range of shapes and sizes in Australia and is often the inspiration behind people becoming involved in their local community. This year, Sensis is celebrating...» Read More
