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Warlayirti: The Art of Balgo
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2014-09-09 21:33:20
After a period in which social unrest and an emphasis on film dominated the cultural scene, the revitalisation of Balgo painting continues apace. Two different projects are under way which will see a major contextual exhibition open in Melbourne next...» Read More
EUBENA 1921 to 2013
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2013-04-11 20:57:26
Eubena Nampitjin, the doyenne of Aboriginal artists at Balgo Hills (Wirrimanu), the former mission established by the Palatines to cut off Desert peoples heading north into the pastoral lands of The Kimberley, has died at the age of about 91....» Read More
France continues its Love of Aboriginal Art in Brisbane
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2012-10-26 11:42:29
The strong, historical links between France and Aboriginal art offer a rich and fertile background – from the research and writing works of French ethnologists and anthropologists to the development of important public Aboriginal art collections in France and the...» Read More
Balgo 2011
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2011-06-24 15:23:01
ReDot Fine Art Gallery is proud to present our annual show of the colourful works of the Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation. Warlayirti Artists is located in Balgo in the arid north east of Western Australia, between Alice Springs and Broome. Warlayirti...» Read More
27th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA)
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-08-17 23:11:42
Check out this absolutely beautiful photograph (link below to the post) of Mr. Donegan addressing the audience. I was in Darwin recently, en route to Balgo for another five months at Warlayirti Artists. What a great time to be there;...» Read More
Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-27 18:08:01
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the triumph of human will and cultural continuity. It tells the story of the Canning Stock Route’s impact on Aboriginal people, and the importance of the Country that surrounds it, through the works of senior and...» Read More
Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-27 18:07:26
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the triumph of human will and cultural continuity. It tells the story of the Canning Stock Route’s impact on Aboriginal people, and the importance of the Country that surrounds it, through the works of senior and...» Read More
The Owen and Wagner Collection of Australian Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-06-24 20:53:49
For Immediate Release June 2010 Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Announces the Owen and Wagner Collection of Australian Aboriginal Art The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College is pleased to announce an important private gift of contemporary Aboriginal art. Will Owen...» Read More
Warlayirti Artists from Balgo WA travel to Japan to paint a TT Roadster at the Audi Tokyo Forum.
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-05-22 16:57:33
A must see! Absolutely brilliant video from Joe Tusler: Recently I travelled to Japan with Warlayirti Artists as part of the "Ingalimpa Tjuntu" exhibition at the Audi Tokyo Forum, here is a link to part1 of a two part series...» Read More
Museum explores Australia's Balgo region
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-04-24 09:57:28
An exhibition entitled Balgo: Contemporary Australian Art from the Balgo Hills has opened at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi. The largest collection of indigenous works ever displayed in Viet Nam, features 26 paintings by 18 established and...» Read More
Balgo Indigenous Painting Exhibition
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-04-14 22:23:51
Opening: Sat 17 Apr, 10 am – 12 pm Exhibition: 17 Apr – 12 May Vietnam Museum of Ethnology As part of its “Once in a 1000 years: An Australian Gift to Hanoi” program, the Australian Embassy is pleased to present the exhibition...» Read More
“Ingalimpa Tjuntu” - Singing songs, ‘We sing the country and that’s how we find the way’
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-03-22 22:23:48
MEDIA RELEASE The ancient and the modern- a perfect partnership Redot Gallery- Singapore, Warlayirti Artists- Balgo, Audi Japan Group- April 2010 Question: What would bring the new hi-tech Audi navigational system side by side with the ancient Aboriginal Australia Tjukurpa country mapping...» Read More
Opening Reception - ‘Kinti kinti, Purrka purrka – The Balgo Way’
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-02-13 15:07:56
ReDot Fine Art Gallery is proud to present the 2nd Singaporean show of the colourful works of the Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation. Warlayirti Artists is located in Balgo, in the arid north east of Western Australia, between the Great Sandy and...» Read More
‘Kinti kinti, Purrka purrka – The Balgo Way’
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-02-13 14:54:11
ReDot Fine Art Gallery is proud to present the second Singaporean show of the colourful works of the Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation. Warlayirti Artists is located in Balgo, in the arid north east of Western Australia, between the Great Sandy and...» Read More
PR and Politics at the 2009 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-08-25 15:41:28
PR and POLITICS at the 2009 TELSTRA ART AWARDS. THE POWER of PR The fanfare is over and the red carpet has been rolled away for another year. The winners of the 2009 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards are...» Read More
Big City Challenges – The Marrka Wangka Story
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-06-30 17:35:12
A group of artworkers have used a visit to Melbourne for personal and career development. The ten artworkers from across Central Australia took part in ‘Marrka Wangka’ – meaning ‘strong talk’ – a five day training program designed to...» Read More
From Wirrimanu
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-06-11 03:23:38
Out of the Great Sandy Desert and the home of the Kukatja comes fresh work from the new wave of Warlayirti...» 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
Emerging indigenous artists revealed in Perth
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-26 00:54:34
Artworks from Western Australian emerging indigenous artists will be showcased in an exhibition titled Revealed, from October 25 to November 15 at Perth’s Central TAFE Art Gallery. Three art centres form the Kimberley Aboriginal Artists alliance - Mangkaja Arts, Mowanjum...» Read More
Eubena Nampitjin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-08 14:11:49
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
More artworks pulled from Aboriginal award
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-30 02:02:45
Warlayirti Artists, based in the Balgo, have confirmed that three of their artists have withdrawn their works from the shortlist of the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. Quoted from the article: The Australian revealed two weeks...» Read More
Our Kimberley Adventure
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-13 06:55:41
From Cultural Connections: In late May 2008 we embarked on a one week adventure through the art centres of the Kimberley which was a fabulous experience. Travelling in a combination of privately chartered aircraft and road transport, our group of six passengers...» Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Prints
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-01 07:47:34
The new display in gallery 8 features a selection of Indigenous and Torres Strait island prints, including works from the Warlayirti portfolio published by Northern Editions in 2006. The large coloured etchings by artists Jumpo Tjapanangka, Eubena Nampitjin, Elizabeth Nyumi...» Read More
The Art Newspaper: Aboriginal art dealers fight back
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-09 13:01:08
Red Sand Art Gallery sues journalists who accuse them of defrauding indigenous artists In mid July in the massive modernist Supreme Court in Darwin, a frail Aboriginal man with a shock of grizzled white hair and beard took the witness stand...» Read More
