February, 2009
Sustainable Living Festival
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
Nerissa Major will be having a display at the Sustainable Living Festival, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. Site number 142. Unique Aboriginal Art, Gemstone Jewellery and Gifts are available for purchase. 30% of sales will go to Wildwood Wildlife Shelter,...» Read More
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART TRIENNIAL OPENS AT GOMA
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
Works by leading Queensland artists Vernon Ah Kee, Richard Bell, Dennis Nona and Judy Watson feature in a national Indigenous exhibition opening at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane this week. Arts Minister Rod Welford said Culture Warriors: National...» Read More
From the deserts, artists came
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.09
In 1994, John and Barbara Wilkerson, American art lovers, were visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory when they caught sight of a handful of early board paintings from Papunya in the western desert. They were struck:...» Read More
TWO TOP PRIZES ANNOUNCED
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 13.02.09
Two opportunities for indigenous artists to win fine prizes have been announced. Australia’s richest indigenous contemporary art award for 2009 has been launched in WA, with nominations closing on Feb 25th. There's a little more time for both Black and...» Read More
Rockholes and Claypans in Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
Red Desert Gallery in Eumundi presents a prime medley of colourful art featuring "Rockholes and Claypans" with narrative from some of the most remote desert regions of Australia. A showcase of select artworks from both female and male central desert...» Read More
Ready to Dream by Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
From the Reading Zone regarding Ready to Dream by Donna Jo Napoli and Elena Furrow: But the real star here is Bronwynn Bancroft. An Aboriginal artist and designer herself, she has made this book a masterpiece. I wish I could...» Read More
Identity
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 12.02.09
An exhibition of new works by Gamilaraay artist Nyree Reynolds....» Read More
Art from Down Under
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.02.09
Learn about Aboriginal art at Cornell University: Guest curator Roger Benjamin of the University of Sydney will lecture on "Aboriginal Art from Papunya Tula: From the Beginning," Feb. 12 at 5:15 p.m. at the Johnson Museum. He gives a gallery...» Read More
Swans mark Apology Day anniversary
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
More about Michael O'Loughlin's design of an Apology Day anniversary T-Shirt: “Apology Day is not just about saying sorry," O'Loughlin said. "It is about recognising the mistakes of the past and now moving forward in a positive and constructive way.”...» Read More
Art of the emu
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
An extensive and unique collection of work from Aboriginal artist Kudditji Kngwarreye is on display at Burrinja. Kudditji hails from the Northern Territory's Utopia community. He was one of the first established male artists from the region. Burrinja Visual Arts...» Read More
Footy star makes his mark in the fashion world
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
From the Age: Michael O'Loughlin's talent on the field has long been lauded but the Sydney Swan AFL star has a hidden gift. The star forward has designed the illustration for a limited edition T-shirt to mark the anniversary of...» Read More
Prime Minister to open an Aboriginal photographic exhibition at Parliament House, Canberra on Friday 13th Feburary 2009.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.02.09
Tears of joy and sorrow flowed when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd created history by saying ‘Sorry’ on the floor of Parliament house nearly a year ago. To mark the memorable moment Indigenous photographer Wayne Quilliam has been commissioned to curate...» Read More
