Crossing Cultures in the US
America is having a far better year than Australia in terms of its experience and appreciation of our Indigenous art. First there was the Kaplan/Levi Collection on show in the Read More
FUTURE IS PERFECT FOR CHRISTIAN THOMPSON IN SINGAPORE
A former British colonial army barracks which was one of the last places to hold out against the Japanese during the Fall of Singapore in 1942 has been converted by Read More
Aboriginal Art Triumphs at Brisbane Sale of Ross and Rona Clarke Collection
Contrary to what some have said about the Mossgreen sale of the Ross and Rona Clarke collection held in Brisbane, the sale was actually quite a triumph both for Mossgreen Read More
Spectacular Lineage Display
ONLY rarely do the admirers of an art movement have the chance to see the key episodes in its evolution captured, its transitions made evident: the viewing eye can hardly Read More
Artist Opportunity in Victoria
Kidsafe Victoria is seeking a Victorian Aboriginal artist to adapt a set of child injury prevention resources for the Victorian Aboriginal community. Introduction Kidsafe, the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Read More
$244,000 for an Emily Kngwarreye Painting at Auction in Brisbane
Selling the art collection of former lawyer Ross Clarke and his wife Rona in Brisbane was a gamble for Mossgreen auctions “ a gamble that payed dividends. September the 9th Read More
CAN YOU SELL ABORIGINAL ART TOO CHEAPLY?
Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and not necessarily those of the Aboriginal Art Directory. It can sometimes be a thankless business trying to Read More
Namatjira and Mellor Shine at Deutscher and Hackett August 29 Auction
There were very few works by Aboriginal artists in Deutscher and Hackett's August 29 Important Australian + International Art Auction held in Melbourne. The few indigenous works that were included Read More
Australia’s First Indigenous Fashion Week Launches
This week in Sydney, Australia's first indigenous fashion week opened its door for business. Called Australian Indigenous Fashion Week (AIFW), the organization will be a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Read More
Sonia Kurarra wins Most Outstanding Work at 2012 Hedland Art Awards
Sonia Kurarra has been announced the recipient for the Most Outstanding Work at this year's Hedland Art Awards for her work, Martuwarra. This award is a wonderful personal achievement for Read More
Digby Moran selected as finalist for Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize
Bundjalung artist Digby Moran has been selected as a finalist in the Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize for not one, but two artworks. Both Starlight and Someone's Always Watching Read More
Aboriginal Art from the Holmes a Court Collection Auctioned in Sydney
The August 19 Mossgreen Auctions sale of works from the collection of Peter Holmes a Court, joint owner with Russell Crowe of the National Rugby League team the South Sydney Read More
Bubbay: A Christmas Adventure
October 2012 book release, children's picture book Bubbay lives in the outback spending his days protecting a herd of goats from dingoes. He sleeps in his swag under the stars Read More
Ode to Billy Thomas
Karnta Karnta - Billy Thomas. Circa 1920ʼs - July 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karnta Karnta - Billy Thomas. Billy passed away peacefully Read More
BUNGAREE REVIVED
White Australia has a black history “ white middle class Mosman has a black history. Aboriginal people are everywhere and Aboriginal people do everything. I came to work on this Read More
Aboriginal Art at the 2012 Melbourne Art Fair
The number of galleries exhibiting works of Aboriginal Art at the 2012 Melbourne art fair was disappointing. Those that did, however, experienced strong interest and good sales of work by Read More
The 29th NATSIAAs
It's a really interesting year, I think “ characterised by strong women. Where have artists like Cornelia Tipuamantumeri, Barbara Moore and Rhonda Sharpe suddenly come from? Pow!! Very new Curator Read More
Opening Night Celebrations for NATSIAAs
Award winning artist Warren H Williams will perform at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT) this Friday, as part of the 29th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Read More
Gallery installation completed for 2012 Telstra Art Award
There has been a hive of activity at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT), in preparation for the 29th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Read More