October, 2007

Culture Warriors, the inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.10.07

The Australian Led by visions of their own Miriam Cosic | October 12, 2007 An article from the inaugural National Indigenous Art Triennial, opening at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra on October 13, 2007. The slightly hazy origins...» Read More

Sydney Morning Herald - Mr Yalandja's traditional sculptures go to Washington

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.10.07

The Sydney Morning Herald Erik Jensen October 12, 2007 Quoted from the article: The inaugural indigenous art triennial, Culture Warriors, sits Owen Yalandja's traditional carving alongside Danie Mellor's mosaic taxidermy. It is an in-depth study of contemporary indigenous art comparable...» Read More

Bring back CDEP: Claire Martin

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.10.07

From ABC online: Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin is calling for the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) to be reinstated by the Federal Government. Ms Martin says the loss of the scheme has damaged the Aboriginal art industry and...» Read More

Sydney Morning Herald - A place in the sun for a late bloomer

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.10.07

The Sydney Morning Herald - A place in the sun for a late bloomer Steve Meacham October 10, 2007 Article in The Age about the Emily Kame Kngwarreye exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka, 2008. Quoted from the article: An exhibition...» Read More

Investment and Entry level Aboriginal Art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.10.07

Over 200 pieces of Investment and Entry level Aboriginal Art are being sold online by Lawson Menzies, Australia's leading Aboriginal Art Auction House. Items are being sold through fledgling online auction company Lawsonsonline - www.lawsonsonline.com. The online auction is Part...» Read More

Purkitji

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.10.07

Short St Gallery in association with Warlayirti Arts presents Purkitji, new works by Boxer Milner, Hanson Pye and Frank Clancy Opens 20/10/2007 @ 6pm All welcome to attend...» Read More

The Art Newspaper: Aboriginal art dealers fight back

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.10.07

Red Sand Art Gallery sues journalists who accuse them of defrauding indigenous artists In mid July in the massive modernist Supreme Court in Darwin, a frail Aboriginal man with a shock of grizzled white hair and beard took the witness...» Read More

KIWIRRKURA WOMEN - Utopia Art, Sydney

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.10.07

Full of grace, pride and conviction the women of Kiwirrkura are a cultural and creative force. Their union is bound by kinship and a profound knowledge of country. The significant sites that punctuate the vast sandhills throughout the Kiwirrkura area...» Read More