June, 2008
Kakadu art stolen from cultural centre
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.06.08
Several Aboriginal art works worth thousands of dollars have been stolen from a cultural centre in Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory....» Read More
Western Australian Premier's Indigenous Art Awards launched
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.06.08
Australia’s richest indigenous contemporary art awards have been launched by Premier Alan Carpenter. The Premier said the inaugural Western Australian Premier's Indigenous Art Awards, worth $1.1million over four years, recognised the significant contribution of indigenous artists to our community. “Australia...» Read More
Carpenter to announce Aboriginal art prize
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.06.08
The West Australian previews a new WA Aboriginal art prize, which will be the most lucrative in Australia and places Perth at the centre of the Indigenous arts industry. Quoted from the article: Perth will be the epicentre of Aboriginal...» Read More
George Tjungurrayi: between the lines
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
George Tjungurrayi: between the lines This new show reveals an artist in full flight with a masterly control. George Tjungurrayi has moved from a traditional perspective into a realm of his own. These paintings, when viewed in isolation, give few...» Read More
George Tjungurrayi
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
George Tjungurrayi: Between the lines Please join us for the opening on Saturday 14th June, 3–5pm...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Lecture in Brisbane
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Jude from Making Tracks will be at Oriel Gallery in Brisbane, Sunday 15th June at 2.00pm giving a talk on Aboriginal art....» Read More
Contemporary (Aboriginal) Art, History, and Criticism
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Will Owen discuss modern Indigenous art criticism in the light of recent books including Beyond Sacred and questions where contemporary Indigenous art fits into art history and criticism....» Read More
More than dreaming: bringing to light a blaze of beauty
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Nicolas Rothwell from Nicolas Rothwell examines the changing face of Australian Indigenous art scholarship and criticism. Quoted from the article: Much about Aboriginal art is complex, and lends itself to specialisation, formal probes and technical examination, and the result of...» Read More
Beyond Sacred
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.06.08
Beyond Sacred Recent Paintings from Australia's Remote Aboriginal Communities by Judith Ryan, Nick Waterlow and Howard Morphy Read more about Beyond Sacred: Recent Paintings from Australia's Remote Aboriginal Communities....» Read More
Mia Mia Gallery reopens
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.08
The Mia Mia art gallery has reopened after a wonderful renovation....» Read More
Inaugural Amoonguna Art Festival June 13, 14, 15, 2008
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.06.08
Amoonguna Glass recycling/ blowing studio is now operational! The first indigenous central Australian hot glass artists are being trained in Venetian glass techniques, working exclusively with recycled glass. Already the first finished etched and painted glass sculpture is in production,...» Read More
