August, 2008
Yiribana Gallery, AGNSW
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.08.08
Will Owen visits the Art Gallery of NSW and finds the Yiribana Gallery in poor condition. Quite simply, the Yiribana Gallery is in a shocking state. The floors are abraded, chiseled, broken, and spotted. Whoever thought they could get away...» Read More
Art history makes waves
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.08.08
Ric Spencer from the West Australian talks about Wanderlust Wonderlust, the new presentation of the State Art Collection at the Art Gallery of WA based on five themes — Home, Mapping, Presence, Story and Material Gesture — is now not...» Read More
The Art Traders: Sydney
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.08.08
Josh Spear looks at the Art Traders in Sydney....» Read More
Primavera 2008 Artists Announced
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 09.08.08
The MCA has announced the thirteen artists selected for Primavera 2008, the Museum's annual exhibition showcasing young Australian artists. Throughout its 17 year history the Primavera series has showcased more than 120 young Australian artists aged 35 years or under,...» Read More
Randell Lane Fine Art Gallery presents Maruku Arts NT, Perth Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Maruku Arts NT eBlast from Randell Lane Fine Art. View Randell Lane Fine Art Gallery presents Maruku Arts NT eBlast...» Read More
Honey Ant Gallery presents their Gallery Opening and Rockholes Exhibition, Sydney Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
An eBlast featuring the launch of a new gallery and Rockholes exhibition by Honey Ant Gallery....» Read More
The Laverty Collection
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
The Laverty Collection goes on display in the new book Beyond Sacred as well as in exhibition form at the Newcastle Regional Art Gallery. The photo below is a spectacular shot of the Laverty's with their collection....» Read More
Beyond Sacred – The Laverty Collection of Indigenous Art in Print and on Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Jeremy Eccles looks at Beyond Sacred. Quoted from the article: It's a crucial time for Aboriginal art. We should be sitting up and admiring the maturing of the most dynamic art movement in the country from a condition of amateur...» Read More
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
The second Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is taking place from the 14th to 16th of August 2008 at the Darwin Convention Centre. Set up to coincide with the opening of the NATSIAA (Arts Awards) and the Darwin Festival, the Fair...» Read More
McCulloch's Australian Art Diary 2009 Launch at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
New Australian Art Diary 2009 launch at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair McCulloch & McCulloch Australian Art Books is launching the first edition of The McCulloch's Encyclopedia Australian Art Diary at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Darwin Convention Centre. Guest speaker:...» Read More
Eubena Nampitjin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
On Saturday 23rd August we will host a sit down afternoon tea and discussion in the gallery with Eubena Nampitjin’s daughter, Jane Gimme, and granddaughter, Lydia Mutji. Annette Cock, Warlayirti Art Centre Manager, will also attend on behalf of Warlayirti...» Read More
Maruku Artists Group Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Randell Lane Fine Art in association with Maruku Arts NT warmly invites you to Maruku Artists' Group Exhibition. Please join us for drinks and canapés Friday 8th August 2008 6 - 8pm Exhibition continues until the 29th August 2008 Randell...» Read More
Our Mob 08
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
For the third consecutive year, Adelaide Festival Centre is proud to present Our Mob, a statewide celebration of remote and regional South Australian Aboriginal artists, on display in the Festival Centre Artspace and foyers from 2 August - 7 September...» Read More
Indigenous art awards furore prompts changes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
The Australian talks to Apolline Kohen about the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards: Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory acting director Apolline Kohen told The Australian she had already started discussing changes to the...» Read More
Childhood Memories Continue to Inspire Artist
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Acclaimed Yolgnu artist Gulumbu Yunupingu’s entry in this year’s 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Garak the Universe, continues on with her universal theme, which is inspired by childhood memories of her father’s night time stories...» Read More
Harry Paints His Way Into Outback Row
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Prince Harry seems to be in trouble with some Aboriginal artists: In terms of cultural distances, they don't come much greater than Buckingham Palace and the deserts of Western Australia. But Prince Harry has unwittingly put the two worlds on...» Read More
Of Barks and Biennales
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
Will Owen talks about They are meditating and Papunya Painting: Out of the desert. Quoted from the post: Like the Papunya show, this one made me realize how poor an experience even the best catalogs can offer--and these were very...» Read More
Watiyawanu Artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
The Watiyawanu Artists and the community at Mt Liebig have historically held close ties with the Pintupi artists of the Western Desert. Shorty Lungkata, Uta Uta Tjangala, Yala Yala Gibbs, Johnny Warangkula, Mick Namarari, Billy Stockman and Long Tom Tjapanangka...» Read More
Utopia Collection 2
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 08.08.08
The second part of Japingka Gallerys 2008 coverage of Utopia artists-includes work by Emily Pwerle, Galya Pwerle, Kathleen Petyarre, Gloria Petyarre, Abie Loy Kemarre and June Bird. The Utopia artists are recognised for their subtle colour and sophisticated constructs that...» Read More
Mount Leibig and Utopia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.08.08
Following on from a Sell-out Show in London, Senior Watiyawanu (Mount Liebig - 325 kms west of Alice Springs) Artist, Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri is headlining an Exhibition of new works from his Community at Japingka Gallery. At around 85 years...» Read More
Utopia Collection 2 - Gallery2
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.08.08
The second part of Japingka Gallery's 2008 coverage of Utopia artists-includes work by Emily Pwerle, Galya Pwerle, Kathleen Petyarre, Gloria Petyarre, Abie Loy Kemarre and June Bird. The Utopia artists are recognised for their subtle colour and sophisticated constructs that...» Read More
Watiyawanu Artists - Gallery1
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 07.08.08
The Watiyawanu Artists and the community at Mt Liebig have historically held close ties with the Pintupi artists of the Western Desert. Shorty Lungkata, Uta Uta Tjangala, Yala Yala Gibbs, Johnny Warangkula, Mick Namarari, Billy Stockman and Long Tom Tjapanangka...» Read More
Desart Job: Program Manager
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.08.08
Desart are looking for a Program Manager. The job is based in Alice Springs and the salary is between $55,000 to $60,000. Applications close Friday, August 22, 2008. Desart is the Association of Central Australian Aboriginal Art and Craft Centres....» Read More
Custodians: Country and Culture
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 06.08.08
On show at Nomad Art Gallery from 11 August - 30 September Lena Nyadbi paintingCustodians: Country and Culture is a boxed set of 10 limited edition prints by ten outstanding Indigenous Australian artists: Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek Dorothy Napangardi Gawirrin Gumana...» Read More
Jean Lane, miniature work on spinifex paper.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.08.08
A post on remote life about what's going on in Blackstone at the moment and some information about an upcoming exhibition with Allison Kelly Gallery in late 2008 or 2009....» Read More
Aboriginal art and the best event at WYD
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.08.08
A post by Joanna Lawson about World Youth Day 2008 and her exposure to Aboriginal art....» Read More
Warlukurlangu Arts and Veronica Collins -Dusky Dawn
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.08.08
Paintings from Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu, NT. Second solo show by Wiradjuri artist Veronica Collins opens this week...» Read More
Three Women: One Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.08.08
Three women - One country shares the connection between artist and place. Judy Mengil, Daisy Bitting and Carol Hapke are connected by the country to which they belong; Ngarangarni. This exhibition is at the same time an individual expression by...» Read More
Maraku Arts NT
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.08.08
This group exhibition will feature paintings, walka boards, and aboriginal hand crafts from the Central and Western Desert....» Read More
Art.Trade July 2008 Newsletter
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.08.08
Download the Art.Trade newsletter. The Newsletter contains: Annual General Meeting Darwin 2008 Policy Meetings in Canberra Update on Draft Code of Conduct Notice of AGM Proxy Form...» Read More
Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International Antiquities
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.08.08
It is with pleasure that I announce our forthcoming auction. The sale will include 10th - 12th Century Indian sandstone sculpture, superb Gandharan antiquities, important 12th - 13th Century Khmer sculpture; rare Chinese, Southeast Asian, Near Eastern and Classical antiquities;...» Read More
Cornucopia of tribal creativity
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.08.08
Peter Fish talks about upcoming auctions for East Australian Trading Consolidated and Sotheby's. Quoted from the article: On Sunday, August 17, Guy Earl-Smith's East Australian Trading, based in Double Bay, will hold a typically eclectic auction that willinclude Aboriginal, African...» Read More
Papunya Painting
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.08.08
Will Owen visits and review the current exhibition at the Australia Museum, Papunya Painting: Out of the desert. Quoted from his article: Our first goal upon arriving in Sydney was to visit the Australian Museum and see the Papunya Painting:...» Read More
