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Dawning - Young artists from Maningrida
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2011-06-11 14:51:12
The incomparable former art director at Maningrida in western Arnhemland– Apolline Kohen – was both very fond of the Kurulk clan group of painters attached to the art centre and cognisant of the fact that no art centre could reply...» Read More
Dawning – Artists from Maningrida Arts & Culture
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2011-06-10 16:28:13
The incomparable former art director at Maningrida in western Arnhemland– Apolline Kohen – was both very fond of the Kurulk clan group of painters attached to the art centre and cognisant of the fact that no art centre could reply...» Read More
Not so super: investment proposals leave art market reeling
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-08 22:35:12
If investors have only five years to divest themselves of artworks as the review recommends, it will worsen the impact. ''It's an added blow,'' Mr Ayers said. ''Art takes a while to appreciate … it could possibly severely damage that...» Read More
The Modrogorje Gallery Affair
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-03-25 14:06:27
A Croatian gallery owner in Katoomba has been forced to abandon her home in the face of death threats and vandalism after inciting the rage of the local Aboriginal community. Vesna Tenodi commissioned art teacher, Benedikt Osvath to carve the 8.5...» Read More
Art battle turns ugly as Aborigines condemn sculpture's sacred image
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-03-21 15:03:10
"This is the most beautiful thing that has been done for Aboriginal people," a Blue Mountains gallery owner, Vesna Tenodi, says. "They should be thanking me, but instead I get yelled at wherever I go." Tenodi is the owner, together with...» Read More
Ngardarb Francine Riches - First indigenous sculptor in Denmark
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2009-03-20 18:10:06
Four WA artists whose sculptures have wowed Cottesloe beachgoers will exhibit at the first international Sculpture by the Sea in Aarhus, Denmark. Kevin Draper, Richie Kuhaupt, Francine Riches and Jean-Marc Rivalland are among 60 artists whose work will be on show....» Read More
White art enhanced by some colour
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-11-13 11:52:31
Interesting article in the Sydney Morning Herald: Black faces were missing from most of the lessons that Dianne Jones was taught at school, so the indigenous artist decided to inject a bit of humour, writes Joyce Morgan. They are iconic Australian images:...» Read More
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art presents Form and Function, Bondi Beach Australia
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-20 01:27:41
Form and Function A collection of fine 18th and 19th century Ethnographic Objects and Bark Paintings. Items that took thousands of years to perfect, are elevated, in the hands of the 'collector', from mere curio to beautiful examples of 'primitive'...» Read More
Paintings to cover holes in the wall
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-07-22 07:30:42
10 ATMs around Australia will be painted by Titjikala artists in conjunction with the National Australia Bank. Quoted from the article: Titjikala Arts Centre manager Jane Easton said: "Their paintings tend not to focus on traditional styles. They are explorative, creative....» Read More
Modern landscapes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-04-21 12:25:54
CHAPEL BY THE SEA BONDI BEACH UNITING CHURCH MEDIA RELEASE 20th April 2008 LEADING ABORIGINAL ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT AT CHAPEL BY THE SEA Ruby's Place Gallery within the Chapel by the Sea will exhibit the work of Mini Heath, one...» Read More
Feast for the Senses dinner
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-03-01 09:15:19
Yirrkala Aboriginal community in East Arnhem Land will benefit from a third Feast for the Senses dinner at NG Art Gallery's Mission Restaurant & Bar in Sydney's Chippendale on Tuesday. In association with the gallery's Utopia Revisited exhibition (until March...» Read More
MD leaves auction house after a year
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-01-05 06:38:45
The Age MD leaves auction house after a year Gabriella Coslovich January 5, 2008 Quoted from article: Rod Menzies, the head of Australia's art auction leader, the Menzies Art Brand, has lost his right-hand man, Adrian Newstead, who helped achieve a record $9.5 million in...» Read More
