May, 2008

More than Just a Fake

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.05.08

Nicholas Forrest talks about non-Indigenous artists painting in the style of contemporary Aboriginal artists and pretending to be Indigenous people. The article and the following discussing are all very interesting....» Read More

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.05.08

An interview on the ABC between Shane Mcleod, Margo Neale, Akira Tatehata, Barbara Weir and Janet Holmes a Court about the current Emily Kame Kngwarreye exhibition in Osaka....» Read More

Indigenous art conduct code left out of Budget

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.05.08

NAVA, or the National Association for the Visual Arts that has been working on a code of conduct for Indigenous Art, has received no additional funding for the code in the budget. Quoted from the article: The code, which is...» Read More

First-time Funding for Aboriginal Arts in Tasmania

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.05.08

Michelle O'Byrne, MP Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts Thursday, 15 May 2008 First-time Funding for Aboriginal Arts in Tasmania The Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O’Byrne, today announced funding of almost $50,000 in...» Read More

Les Ecorces de Maningrida

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.05.08

Voici deux ans, nous vous avions présenté en Juin 2006 les œuvres de cette communauté à l’occasion de l’inauguration du Musée du quai Branly en présence de son chef de file, le célèbre peintre John Mawurndjul. Dans la zone tropicale...» Read More

30 under 30 - A new Generation of Indigenous Artists

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.05.08

The first survey exhibition of its kind, 30 Under 30 showcases the talent and innovation of 30 emerging artists born since 1977. The exhibition will be held annually by Mossenson Galleries in both Perth and Melbourne. 30 Under 30 is...» Read More

Michael Jagamara Nelson BMW

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.05.08

A link to the spectacular Michael Jagamara Nelson BMW car, painted in 1999....» Read More

The Fate of the Artist

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.05.08

Blogger Eddie Campbell talks about Vivien Johnson's fantastic book, Michael Jagamara Nelson. The post discusses the painting of the BMW car and some anecdotes from the book....» Read More

Budget a big test for Garrett in arts

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.05.08

NineMSN asks whether Peter Garrett and the new Labor government will deliver for the arts in Australia in this weeks budget. During the election Labor promised $7.6 million for Aboriginal Art centres....» Read More