Milingimbi Tags
BARKS 'R US
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2013-12-22 19:50:44
With Aboriginal bark paintings there's the constant dilemma – how important is the aesthetic appeal of the work, and how important the story – and the status of the man telling it? The issue arises because there have been old barks...» Read More
Yalangabara and the Marikas
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2012-03-01 13:28:55
Just as Mankind emerged from the sea in evolutionary history, Aboriginal life in Arhemland advanced mythologically out of the Gulf of Carpentaria at Yalangabara to become the many clans of the Dhuwa moiety. But, while the rest of us took...» Read More
Buku-Manapanmirr “Meeting Together and Sharing Yolngu Knowledge and Culture”
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2011-06-29 18:55:23
A celebration of cultural sharing through traditional and contemporary interpretations of ‘Raark’ painting, carving and weaving, by the artists of Milingimbi arts centre in Arnhem Land. 16 artists from Milingimbi, NE Arnhem Land, will travel to Brisbane where they will perform...» Read More
Aboriginal art - Elcho Island, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, W1
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-29 03:45:30
ABORIGINAL artist Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi is in England to demonstrate the culture of his people. His art is currently on display at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery in Fitzrovia in a world-first show. Gali (pictured above), talks poignantly about the changes that...» Read More
Indigenous artworks auction likely to fetch $6m
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-26 00:00:08
WHEN the late Australian art dealer Gabrielle Pizzi was at school in the 1950s, students were taught that Aboriginal culture was of no interest. The young schoolgirl couldn't have paid much heed to those ill-informed and unenlightened views. She went on...» Read More
Death of John Bulun Bulun
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2010-05-05 15:29:20
Johnny Bulun Bulun was born in 1946 just after the Second World War near the Arafura Swamp of Central Arnhem Land. When he was older, his family moved to the nearby mission in Milingimbi so that he could attend school....» Read More
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2009
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-06-09 00:31:33
13 AUG 2009 - 15 AUG 2009 Free entry The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will provide a unique artistic experience for all lovers of indigenous art and culture. Representing over 30 community arts centres from across Australia, including Arnhem Land, the...» Read More
WA ART PRIZE NOMINEES NAMED
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2009-05-12 14:54:53
Fifteen Indigenous artists and one artists collective are nominated for Australia's richest art prizes. They are: Tony Albert (born 1981 Townsville QLD, lives Brisbane QLD) Lorraine Connelly-Northey (born 1962 Swan Hill VIC, lives Swan Hill VIC) Timothy Cook (born 1958 Goose Creek, Milikapiti,...» Read More
MOUNTFORD BARKS GET AN OUTING
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2009-03-25 12:37:26
The small showing of barks and works on paper collected by Charles Pearcy Mountford during his American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhemland in 1948 – currently at the AGNSW – raises more questions than it answers. Which is not necessarily a...» Read More
Intellectual inbreeding, but insight aplenty
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-12-21 01:35:42
The final piece, ‘The Collector’, is by Nicolas Rothwell, perhaps our finest essayist. This subtle, sublime piece — 14 pages long — was first published in The Monthly. It documents how in late June 1956, the Paris-trained Czech artist Karel...» Read More
Archives and Objects from Milingimbi, Northern Territory
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-30 02:37:43
Lecture Louise Hamby Australian National University Archives and Objects from Milingimbi, Northern Territory Friday, September 26, 7:00 pm Reservations required, call...» Read More
Aboriginal Art Sale
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-21 15:05:56
In today’s fast and exciting world there are many ways to make your investments in Art , so whether you are looking for an investment or just something nice in your office its important to consider all types of art....» Read More
Milingimbi Artists featuring Lilly Roy
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-13 07:24:12
Alcaston Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works from Milingimbi Arts, featuring recent fibre works, morning star poles, carvings and bark paintings. The exhibition Milingimbi Artists featuring Lilly Roy is presented in conjunction with Milingimbi Art and Culture...» Read More
The Collector KAREL KUPKA IN NORTH AUSTRALIA
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-26 08:19:54
n late June 1956, towards midday, after a swift flight through dry-season skies, the Czech artist Karel Kupka clambered from a prop plane at Milingimbi airstrip and stepped for the first time into the elusive world of Arnhem Land. This arrival,...» Read More
International Herald Tribune - For art buyers,where to go and how to get there
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2005-11-06 07:48:24
International Herald Tribune For art buyers,where to go andhow to get there Susan Gough Henly Sunday, November 6, 2005 Quoted from article: 'Contemporary Aboriginal Art" by Susan McCulloch is an excellent reference book for people interested in buying Aboriginal art. Among the companies offering tours to...» Read More
The Native Born
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2002-09-20 09:20:00
Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Ramingining, Arnhem Land The Native Born is an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by distinguished Australian Aboriginal artists from Ramingining, Arnhem Land in northern Australia. Arranged according to six different natural environments found in this region:mangroves (larrtha’puy),...» Read More
