Critics blast city as art wasteland
A Herald-Sun article about Melbourne being a cultural backwater, with its saving grace being Aboriginal Art. Quoted from the article: Melbourne is a cultural backwater far beneath cities such as Read More
Aboriginal art before it became an industry
An republication of a Eureka Street article where Rosemay Crumlin recalls travelling in search of Aboriginal Christian art for an exhibition to coincide with the World Council of Churches Assembly. Read More
art at the heart submissions closing soon
There are less than two weeks for artists and those working in the arts, including volunteers, to submit ideas for presentations, exhibitions, displays or performances for the 6th Regional Arts Read More
Dreamtime Art from Down Under beckons US Collectors
La Jolla CA “ January 9, 2008 Molloy Gallery of La Jolla announced today that it will be holding the first major US exhibition of works by renowned Australian Aboriginal Read More
AUSTRALIA CONTEMPORARY: Aboriginal Art + Modern Architecture
It is that time again “ time for us to wow and delight you with some stunning art and architecture at the MODAA Gallery. Please do join us next Friday, Read More
Our Way wows the USA
The University of Queensland's successful exhibit of Lockhart River Aboriginal art is continuing its international tour with a two-month showing at the University of Virginia. The Virginia exhibit of Our Read More
Ancient Culture. Modern Art: the art of Regina Wilson & Peppimenarti at Club 21 Gallery, Singapore
Club 21 Gallery and tjala, supported by the Australian High Commission and the Australian Trade Commissioner, are proud to present Ancient Culture. Modern Art - an exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal Read More
Drawn to a primitive urge
The Age Drawn to a primitive urge Gabriella Coslovich January 12, 2008 Quoted from the article: Onians is one of more than 300 international experts descending on Melbourne this week Read More
Mixing of cultures is far from black and white
The Age Mixing of cultures is far from black and white Gabriella Coslovich January 12, 2008 Quoted from the article: PHILIP Batty, a one-time art teacher at the Aboriginal community Read More
Culture Warriors
Sydney Morning Herald A vivid trip back to where it all began January 12, 2008 Quoted from article: CULTURE WARRIORS is a curious name for the inaugural National Indigenous Art Read More
Water Dreamings
Water Dreamings featuring paintings by Janet Nakamarra Long at Art Mob.
Bedford’s retrospective
The Courier-Mail Bedford's retrospective January 11, 2008 Quoted from article: It was sheer chance that the indigenous artist Paddy Bedford's work became known. In 1988 when Tony Oliver, the chief Read More
Scholars blow the canon apart
The Australian Scholars blow the canon apart Rosemary Sorensen January 11, 2008 Article about the 32nd congress of CIHA will be held at the University of Melbourne. It will bring Read More
Kluge-Ruhe Collection Features ‘Contemporary Aboriginal Art from the Lockhart River’
January 9, 2008 ” The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection reopens Jan. 15 with a special exhibit, "Our Way: Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River." A free reception, open to the Read More
Keringke Aboriginal Arts Centre at Ulladulla Gallery
Keringke Aboriginal Arts Centre is holding an exhibition at Ulladulla Gallery January 7th -11th 2008
Bold vision of artistic rebirth
Bold vision of artistic rebirth January 5, 2008 Quoted from article: In a dusty corner of the outback, among artworks covered in dirt, Judith Ryan set out on a journey Read More
MD leaves auction house after a year
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, Read More
2008: The year in preview
2008: The year in preview Cristoph Mark Daily Yomiuri Quoted from article: Shifting to another Commonwealth nation, The Yomiuri Shimbun will sponsor an exhibition of Emily Kame Kngwarreye, an Australian Read More
Are you getting what you paid for? Tips for buying Aboriginal Art
A post in Thriving in the desert about tips before buying Aboriginal Art. This is a great read. Some of the suggestions include: Ask the gallery which Art Centres they Read More