August, 2010
John's Stories
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.09.10
New paintings and ceramics by John Murray, who is based at the Girringun Aboriginal Arts Centre in Cardwell. John's bright and naively direct works brings to life the pleasures he takes in fishing, camping and living in the natural environment....» Read More
Lagau Dunalaig (island lifestyle)
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.09.10
This exhibition features contemporary printmaking by Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander artists Brian Robinson and Joel Sam. Both artists have used a variety of printmaking techniques including linoprint, etching and embossing to produce innovative and distinctive works. The artists explored these...» Read More
UWS helps make design dreams come true
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.09.10
The University of Western Sydney in partnership with Industry and Investment NSW (I&I NSW) will present a free panel discussion on Thursday 2 September to help equip Indigenous designers with the knowledge to transform an idea into a commercial product....» Read More
Works on paper Bidyadanga Arts and Durrmu Arts
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 02.09.10
This month we are featuring in the gallery works on paper from the coastal communities of Bidyadanga and Peppimenarti. Bidyadanga Arts The art centre at Bidydanga has recently been re-established and is thriving under the enthusiastic stewardship of Jacky Cheng,...» Read More
Council approves changes to Indigenous art permits
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 01.09.10
The Alice Springs Town Council has given its final approval to new rules for Aboriginal artists selling paintings in the Todd Mall. The council was charging $205 a day for artist permits but was not enforcing the payment. The council's...» Read More
Aboriginal art at Parcours des Mondes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
Paris-based dealer and Australian Indigenous Art specialist, Stéphane Jacob, will exhibit works by several of Australia´s most admired and innovative Contemporary Aboriginal Artists at this year’s “Parcours des Mondes” the world’s leading international tribal art fair which will take place...» Read More
From boomerangs to didgeridoos, Aboriginal art is a huge part of Aussie culture.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
Aboriginal paintings and crafts often hang in souvenir shops and art galleries around the country. But over the past few years fake Aboriginal art and craft has been brought in from overseas. As Kirsty explains this wave of cheap imports...» Read More
Breakfast with Hetti Perkins. Part two – life, work, art and more
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
This is the second part of a chat I had with Hetti Perkins over breakfast at The Roma Bar during the Darwin Festival. Here Hetti talks about her recent work on a new 3 part series called art + soul...» Read More
Australia Strives to Win New Recognition for Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
For Jimmy Donegan, who won first prize at the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Art Awards earlier this month, it was a summer of important firsts. Although he has painted for his whole life, the 70-year-old had never...» Read More
No keeping place for Sydney Aboriginal art collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
Yet another eviction deadline has passed but Aboriginal artist Gordon Syron and his wife Elaine are still desperately seeking a home for their collection of Aboriginal art, the Keeping Place, one of the largest collections in the country. Currently housed...» Read More
Tracking the stories of Indigenous art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 29.08.10
Storylines -- the first comprehensive assessment of Indigenous artists from urban Australia is being launched this week. The three-year Australian Research Council project brings together biographical information about the artists on a website, completing a full picture of Aboriginal art...» Read More
