June, 2010

Important Aboriginal Art from Private Collections

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.10

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The Penny & Tony Coleing Collection of Aboriginal art- at Murrurundi

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.10

Caruana & Reid are pleased to present this selection of works for the Coleings’ collections. Tony is a renowned artist – a painter, printmaker, sculptor and photographer - who can take the credit for discovering and nurturing the talent of...» Read More

Aboriginal art show heads to China

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Art enthusiasts in China are about to get what for many will be their first look at quintessential Aboriginal art. A new exhibition, Papunya Painting: Out of the Australian Desert, opens at the National Art Museum of China tonight. Almost...» Read More

Aboriginal art show heads to China

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Art enthusiasts in China are about to get what for many will be their first look at quintessential Aboriginal art. A new exhibition, Papunya Painting: Out of the Australian Desert, opens at the National Art Museum of China on Wednesday...» Read More

Wanted: Good home for $1.5m Aboriginal art collection

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

If you are caught in Sydney’s housing squeeze, spare a thought for Gordon and Elaine Pelot-Syron who need a home for around 1,500 seminal Aboriginal artworks, most recently collectively valued at $1.5 million. Entering their temporary warehouse in the old...» Read More

Uluru climb - Garret comments

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

SUBJECTS: Commencement of the resale royalty scheme; CPRS; Uluru climb GARRETT: It is fantastic to be here in Alice Springs today to announce the delivery of significant support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across a range of programs...» Read More

Miami's Wynwood art walk offers everything from cheerleaders to Aborigines

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Downwind at Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts (2043 N. Miami Ave., Miami), "The Inspired Dream: Contemporary Aboriginal Art" corrals a dozen artist from Down Under in an exhibit showcasing art inspired by Australia's indigenous belief systems and the region's unique creation...» Read More

Australia’s art market threatened by proposed Superannuation changes

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

One of Australia’s leading experts on Australian indigenous art and artists, Susan McCulloch, co-author of the industry authority “McCulloch’s Encyclopedia of Australian Art”, says the Cooper Review recommendations create a disturbing disparity in allowing APRA-regulated funds to invest in art,...» Read More

Braybrook artist paints on, loud and happy

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Emerging Indigenous artists are putting their best work on display as part of the Western Region Indigenous Art Show. Now in its eighth year, the exhibition is part of Reconciliation Week and marks the 40 years since the laws allowing...» Read More

Tjala Arts and Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Watiku tjukurpa pulka mulapa, munu minymaku tjanpi; exhibition tjungu kupu The men’s stories are very strong with the women’s tjanpi; a strong exhibition Exhibition Dates: Tuesday 22nd June - Saturday 10th July 2010 It is with great pleasure that Alcaston...» Read More

Success comes in twos

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.06.10

Karen and Sharyn Lovett are proving a formidable partnership when it comes to producing award-winning art. The indigenous twin sisters have grabbed top prizes at the Western Region Indigenous Art Show with Karen winning the Premier's Award last year and...» Read More

KIDOGO ART HOUSE IN FREMANTLE HOSTS MEDIA EVENT FOR MINISTER PETER GARRETT

KIDOGO ART HOUSE IN FREMANTLE HOSTS MEDIA EVENT FOR MINISTER PETER GARRETT

Posted by | 09.06.10

Minister Peter Garrett visited Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle on the inaugural day of the Resale Royalty Act. Joanna Robertson, Director of Kidogo Art Institute welcomed Peter Garrett. Miranda Farmer, local Nyoongar artist, offered a wonderful Welcome to Country. On the...» Read More

Marcia Langton's Challenging Portrait

Marcia Langton's Challenging Portrait

Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 09.06.10

The National Portrait Gallery today unveiled a new commissioned portrait of Professor Marcia Langton AM by leading Blak artist Brook Andrew. Andrew was invited to produce a contemporary portrait of Professor Langton. And the result is designed to embody Langton’s...» Read More

Aboriginal galleries unhappy with royalty scheme

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

From ABC Online: An artist-owned Aboriginal art gallery says the Federal Government must make major modifications to its resale royalty scheme for visual artists. Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett is in Alice Springs today to launch the scheme, which...» Read More

Aboriginal Art Award opens

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

A colourful and diverse range of entries for the ninth annual National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Aboriginal Art Award 2010 was officially opened at the Lismore Regional Gallery on Saturday at 131 Molesworth Street Lismore. The exhibition features works...» Read More

Winyarr-Ngu-Bala: Aboriginal Women Give To You

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

Celebrating National Reconciliation Week, this exhibition explores Victorian Aboriginal women’s identity and connection to culture, community and family. Artists include Vicki Couzens, Maree Clarke, Patricia Harrison, Bindi Cole, Megan Cadd, Paola Balla and Lee Darroch. Curated by Megan Cadd. Every...» Read More

Indigenous work lauded

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

Every year, Manningham City Council acknowledges National Reconciliation Week with a celebration of indigenous culture and art. This is the fourth year that curator, Megan Cadd, a descendant of the Yorta Yorta people, has participated in Reconciliation Week. In putting...» Read More

RESALE ROYALTY IMPLEMENTATION DEBACLE FOR THE INDIGENOUS FINE ART INDUSTRY

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

Lack of proper Consultation with private sector of the Indigenous Fine Art Industry Galleries/Dealers required to send full details and even images to CAL (Copyright Agency Limited) of all original artworks/artefact sold even if they sell for just $100 Resale...» Read More

Art dealers up in arms over levy

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

From the Age: Australian art gallery owners and dealers are in revolt over the federal government's artist resale royalty scheme, which comes into effect on Wednesday. Though many concede the intention was honourable, the effect, they fear, will be dreadful....» Read More

2010 Aboriginal Art Award Opening

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

A colourful and diverse range of entries for the ninth annual National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Aboriginal Art Award 2010 will be officially opened at the Lismore Regional Gallery this Saturday 5th June. The exhibition, to be held at...» Read More

Aboriginal artists in Sunnyfield project

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

Aboriginal art is helping to raise the confidence and self-esteem of intellectually disabled people on the northern beaches. Non-profit organisation Sunnyfield has just concluded a five-week pilot program at its Frenchs Forest site that brought in Aboriginal artists to work...» Read More

Aboriginal Art Award opens

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

A colourful and diverse range of entries for the ninth annual National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Aboriginal Art Award 2010 was officially opened at the Lismore Regional Gallery on Saturday at 131 Molesworth Street Lismore. The exhibition features works...» Read More

Painters will suffer, says art dealer

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.06.10

More concerns about the royalty scheme from Yulparitja artists and Papunya Tula: Just over 10 years ago, Emily Rohr was approached at her Broome gallery by a young indigenous artist named Daniel Walbidi. He told her there were old people...» Read More

Utopia aboriginal art to Brisbane: June 22nd - 25th

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.10

Mbantua Gallery will have a team in Brisbane from Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th June showcasing the works by aboriginal artists Lena Pwerle, Jeannie Mills and Gloria Petyarre. If you’d like to schedule an appointment or home show during this...» Read More

Council bans Aboriginal street artists — racist or just dumb?

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.06.10

An essential read from Bob Gosford about street art in Alice Springs: I’ve been out of town for the past month and on my first day back I wandered down the local mall and noticed that the Aboriginal street artists,...» Read More

Gems of the Desert - Aboriginal Art exhibition at Chifley Square, Invite to opening night (Wednesday 9 June)

Gems of the Desert - Aboriginal Art exhibition at Chifley Square, Invite to opening night (Wednesday 9 June)

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.06.10

We would like to invite you to the opening night of our latest indigenous art exhibition at the Chifley Square on Wednesday the 9th June from 5 - 7 pm. Come and join us for a drink and see how...» Read More