Aboriginal Art Auctioned in Melbourne and Paris
The Aboriginal art auction scene has been relatively quiet over the last few weeks save for a couple of auctions one of which took place in Paris, the other in Read More
SPRING IS 28% INDIGENOUS
Jeremy Eccles The Museum of Contemporary Art looks for the young and hopeful in art every Spring “ thanks to the Jackson Family sponsorship in memory of their daughter Belinda, Read More
DAWN OF ART IN THE KIMBERLEY
There are obsessives “ and then there's Mike Donaldson. The 67 year old geologist has already produced a mighty book of images from the Burrup Peninsular area, alerting the world Read More
THE CODE TO BE TOUGHENED
The two year experiment in a voluntary application of the Indigenous Art Code of Conduct is coming to a sticky end. The Board of Indigenous Art Code Ltd (IArtC) will Read More
Lin Onus Painting Fetches $171,818 at Menzies Art Brands Auction
There were only a few works of Indigenous art in the catalogue of Deutscher Menzies 13th September 2012 Important Australian and International Fine Paintings and Sculpture auction, which was rather Read More
Major Sydney building facade transformed by Aboriginal art
An Aboriginal artist whose work has been exhibited in Paris, Santa Fe and Shanghai has given one of Sydney's most prominent buildings a dramatic makeover. 'Always was, always will be', Read More
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