April, 2009
ABORIGINAL ART AT CANNES!
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 01.05.09
The Cannes Film Festival will host the world-wide launch of the Aussie film, Samson & Delilah – featuring the great Warlpiri artist, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, in her second film role. Not only the artist, but her art features seriously in...» Read More
Emily's creation finds new home in Alice
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.05.09
From ABC News: The family of one of Australia's most celebrated Indigenous artists gathered today to witness the return of one of her paintings to central Australia. Emily Kngwarreye painted Earth's Creation at Utopia, 220 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs,...» Read More
The Blackstone Reading Room
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.05.09
A great post with a wonderful picture from Papulankutja Artists: Edith Lyons and Jean Lane, having an in-depth read of the new 'Art Collector Guide to Aboriginal Art Centres' Magazine. Both featured in the magazine with stunning artworks. Please check...» Read More
Australian & International Art Auction
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.04.09
Australian & International Art Auction to be held Sunday 3 May, 2pm Viewing Thursday 30 April - Saturday 2 May 11am - 5pm and by appointment Shapiro 162 Queen Street Woollahra NSW 2025 www.shapiro.com.au T 02 9326 1588 E info@shapiro.com.au...» Read More
Families cry foul over artists' move
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.04.09
More controversy surrounding John Ioannou from Gabriella Coslovich in The Age: During Easter, art dealer John Ioannou, who owns Agathon Galleries in Melbourne and Sydney, arranged for two senior Aboriginal artists to be moved from their remote desert community in...» Read More
17th Annual Mil-Pra AECG Aboriginal Exhibition and Art Awards
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.04.09
CALL FOR ENTRIES Casula Powerhouse presents in partnership with the Mil-Pra AECG 17th ANNUAL MIL-PRA AECG ABORIGINAL EXHIBITION & ART AWARD 2009 Theme: Elders Knowing - Elders Showing Celebrating indigenous art, the MIL-PRA AECG ABORIGINAL EXHIBITION & ART AWARDS is...» Read More
30 Under 30
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.04.09
Indigenart, Mossenson Galleries are pleased to invite you to the launch of our second, annual survey exhibition of young Indigenous artists from across Australia: 30 Under 30: A New Generation of Indigenous Art The exhibitions will be launched in both...» Read More
Aboriginal Art at "Kunsttour 2009"
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 30.04.09
INVITATION TO JOIN US AT THE KUNSTTOUR 2009 Once again the town of Uebach-Palenberg - bordering the Netherlands - is host to Aboriginal Art from Australia. If you are looking for masterpieces of indigenous art the Aboriginal Art Gallery Brit‘s...» Read More
Contemporary Aboriginal Art Exhibition :: Opens May 6, 6pm
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 28.04.09
MAWURNDJUL – ART AND POLITICS
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 28.04.09
A brief survey of the great Arnhemland artist, John Mawurndjul's work has been mounted in Canberra. It sits at the Drill Hall Gallery in the ANU until 24th May. The occasion was also used to launch a book of the...» Read More
Art award rules on hold
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.04.09
No code of conduct will be used to keep exploitative art dealers out of this year's Telstra indigenous art award, despite a push from within sections of the Aboriginal art industry. Museum and Art Gallery NT indigenous art curator Franchesca...» Read More
Finding salvation in film
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.04.09
Article in The Age about Samson & Delilah director Warwick Thornton. The future film director and writer spent three years skipping school and roaming the streets of Alice Springs, where he was born, some 400 kilometres south of the country...» Read More
Aboriginal Art in Mclaren Vale
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 27.04.09
From a blog: Last weekend, I had the chance to catch a ride down south into the wine country of Mclaren Vale. There were Aboriginal paintings on display at the Red Poles gallery and cafe. Check it out if you...» Read More
