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Australian Photographic Artist launches Nudes in Europe

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 19.07.08

Royalty, Television stars and Europe’s finest Art Critics gathered in Berlin, Germany to attend the unveiling of the latest exhibition by one of Australia’s leading contemporary Indigenous artists Wayne Quilliam. More than 150 people were welcomed by the Australian Ambassador...» Read More

Our life ... is land ... is culture

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 10.07.08

SAMANTHA HOBSON: Our life ... is land ... is culture, 11TH SEPTEMBER– 18th OCTOBER 2008. London Solo Debut At 27, Samantha Hobson is one of a handful of young celebrated Aboriginal artists exhibiting widely both in her native Australia and...» Read More

Eegarra Beearaba (To Arise from Sorrow) by Julie Dowling

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.08

Julie Dowling’s new exhibition Eegarra Beearaba (To Arise from Sorrow) is an exhibition of powerful singular portraits and celebratory icons centering on the meaning of the National apology to the stolen generations. It is also a comment on what the...» Read More

National apology influences Julie Dowling’s new work

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.08

New film from Warakurna Artists

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.08

A new film has come out of Warakurna Artists:...» Read More

Atnwengerrp: Land of Dreamings

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

To celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the late Minnie Pwerle - one of Australia’s most collected Aboriginal artists – Designer Rugs is proud to present an outstanding limited edition collection of Minnie Pwerle rugs. To be launched in Australia on...» Read More

Beyond Sacred : Recent Paintings from Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

Jeremy Eccles scans the most lavish book of Aboriginal art in years 'Beyond Sacred' : Recent Paintings from Australia's remote Aboriginal communities. Designed by Jane Kleinmeyer Published by Hardie Grant Books @ $120 Edited by Colin and Elizabeth Laverty Contributions...» Read More

Industry Corner

The Ngurratjuta Art Centre

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 05.07.08

The Ngurratjuta Art Centre recently launched a fantastic new website....» Read More

Take time to savor arts and crafts in a gallery of variety

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 04.07.08

Mary Shustack lets us know that there is now Aboriginal Art at the Eclectic Collector in New York....» Read More

Paintings from remote communities - from the Laverty Collection

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

The winter in Newcastle will be immeasurably brightened by 87 paintings from the remotest parts of Australia – just a tiny part of the art collection of a remarkable couple, Colin and Liz Laverty. It's been a 20 year labour...» Read More

Greetings from Warburton

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

Mori Gallery is right off the beaten track, beside Sydney's Western Distributor near the Entertainment Centre, and doesn't often associate with Aboriginal art. But the Warburton community is such a law unto itself, any show is of interest. Most art...» Read More

A4 Guide

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

The A4 Guide to Sydney shopping suggests you shop at the Gannon House Gallery or Boomalli Aboriginal Artists’ Cooperative....» Read More

Atnwengerrp Collection by Minnie Pwerle

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 03.07.08

Minnie Pwerle, one of Australia's most important indigenous artists, was born in the Utpoia region in approximately 1910. Minnie did not start painting until late in 1999, her first finished pieces became an instant success and quickly captured the attention...» Read More

Lawson-Menzies June 2008 Auction Results

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 25.06.08

Highlights from the Lawson-Menzies June 2008 auctions include: Mina Mina Dreaming from Judy Watson Napangardi selling for $348,000 Bush Yam Dreaming from Emily Kame Kngwarreye selling for $120,000 Bullock Hide Story from Rover Thomas selling for $102,000 and Iyaarka from...» Read More

Upcoming Events

Susan Jenkins

Lecture
Susan Jenkins, curator and editor, specialising in Indigenous Australian art, speaks about the art of central Arnhem Land and specifically the work of Philip Gudthakudthay. Tuesday 8 July 12:45pm... » Read More

Upcoming Events

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett

Lecture
Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in the exhibition Tuesday 1 July 12:45pm... » Read More