JOHN KLUGE DIES
It's quite strange when the one thing you know a man by doesn't get a mention in his obituary! That's happened repeatedly with the late John Kluge “ known in Read More
‘Old stuff’ seen in a new light
Historic Cape York art is on show alongside contemporary indigenous works. To see the first historic artworks collected from Aurukun on western Cape York alongside his own sculptures is an Read More
NAMATJIRA CELEBRATION
The 50th anniversary of Albert Namatjira's death last year didn't get great play around Australia as his art is still coloured by confusion over its white origins and the patronising Read More
The indigenous “genius” of Sally Gabori
I intended to speak with the artist Sally Gabori for this article, but was informed in a terse e-mail that she is not available for interviews. Interviews need to be Read More
Code to stop exploitation of Aboriginal artists
Unethical galleries and dealers will be named and shamed under the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct. The voluntary code has been introduced after a Senate report found some Read More
2010 TOGART AWARD IN DARWIN’S NEW CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE
The opening of this year's 4th Togart Contemporary Art Award “ whose speciality is to feature both Black and white Northern Territory artists “ was also the occasion for the Read More
ABORIGINAL ART: THE SONGLINES
ARTS D'AUSTRALIE ¢ STÉPHANE JACOB has great pleasure in inviting you to its new exhibition ABORIGINAL ART: THE SONGLINES Opening Wednesday September 8, 3 pm to 9 pm Galerie SEINE Read More
Art Gallery of Western Australia and Water Corporation Win Visy Arts & Environment Award at WA AbaF Awards
In July 2007 a unique partnership began between the Water Corporation and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Last night this partnership won a WA AbaF Award for its contribution Read More
Artist Spotlight: Alma Nungarrayi Granites
1. Briefly describe yourself. When and how did you first become interested in art? How long have you been a practising artist? I became interested in aboriginal art since the Read More
NEW GALLERY IN ALICE
NEW GALLERY IN ALICE After three years of preparation, the old butcher's shop in Lindsay Avenue on Alice Springs' Eastside is reopening as the Muk Muk Gallery. Appropriately, the new Read More
BIKES IN THE DESERT
All thirty school-age kids in the Western Desert community of Mt Liebig (Amunturrngu) will get new BMX bikes next Saturday (18th September). They've been donated by the Bikes for Bush Read More
Indigenous art links people with stories
Members of the Stolen Generation and their communities are coming together in a new program focused on healing through art. Communities around Queensland are joining the initiative, run by Swinburne Read More
‘Ngurra Kutju Ngurrara – Belonging to One Country
REDOT FINE ART GALLERY, Singapore, in collaboration with Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd presents: ''Ngurra Kutju Ngurrara - Belonging to One Country" The ReDot Fine Art Gallery is proud to Read More
KIN AND COUNTRY
Four interpretations of ancestral dreamings from members of the same family will be the focus of Artitja Fine Arts exhibition KIN AND COUNTRY opening on 15th October in South Fremantle. Read More
Boomalli bounces back in the cultural renaissance
Excerpt from the article A NSW Aboriginal artists co-op is blossoming after a near-death experience Indigenous art is the darling of the contemporary art world. In recent decades the sector Read More
John’s Stories
New paintings and ceramics by John Murray, who is based at the Girringun Aboriginal Arts Centre in Cardwell. John's bright and naively direct works brings to life the pleasures he Read More
Lagau Dunalaig (island lifestyle)
This exhibition features contemporary printmaking by Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander artists Brian Robinson and Joel Sam. Both artists have used a variety of printmaking techniques including linoprint, etching and embossing Read More
UWS helps make design dreams come true
The University of Western Sydney in partnership with Industry and Investment NSW (I&I NSW) will present a free panel discussion on Thursday 2 September to help equip Indigenous designers with Read More
Works on paper Bidyadanga Arts and Durrmu Arts
This month we are featuring in the gallery works on paper from the coastal communities of Bidyadanga and Peppimenarti. Bidyadanga Arts The art centre at Bidydanga has recently been re-established Read More
Council approves changes to Indigenous art permits
The Alice Springs Town Council has given its final approval to new rules for Aboriginal artists selling paintings in the Todd Mall. The council was charging $205 a day for Read More