Indigenous history carved in stone
Djon Mundine thinks there should have been more of an Aboriginal presence in the Sydney Biennale. He mentions the theme of the event - "The beauty of distance: songs of Read More
Closing the gap through art
Now an annual event, the NAIDOC Celebration Exhibition displays pieces from University of Ballarat Visual Art and Contemporary Craft students as well as artists in the local Aboriginal community. The Read More
Celebration for NAIDOC week
THE official opening of NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Whitsundays were held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Tuesday. NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) week takes place Read More
Indigenous art fellowships
The art world knows it has a problem. While indigenous artists are showered with fame and money, there is little participation by indigenous people in the managerial side of the Read More
Utopian Art on display in Tamworth
Today on Breakfast, we discovered more about the art of the Utopian community which is located in the Northern Territory. A local exhibition opened over the weekend, and you too Read More
Not so super: investment proposals leave art market reeling
If investors have only five years to divest themselves of artworks as the review recommends, it will worsen the impact. ''It's an added blow,'' Mr Ayers said. ''Art takes a Read More
Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Type: Council Event Date: 06 Jul 2010 - 24 Jul 2010 Location: Bellingen Library You are invited to view an exhibition of artwork by Aboriginal Artists in Bellingen Library in Read More
Aboriginal Art the Theme of “Hot Rock Dreaming”, the New Thriller from Writer Martin Roth
Alice Springs and the world of Aboriginal art form the background to Hot Rock Dreaming, the second novel from Martin Roth starring private detective Johnny Ravine. Australia's most famous Aboriginal Read More
Super proposal ‘could devastate’ Aboriginal art
The Aboriginal art market could be devastated by a recommendation to ban art, jewellery, wine and collectables from self-managed superannuation funds, says the director of a big art auction house. Read More
DESERT COLOURS – the best from the desert
Colour is the inspiration behind Artitja Fine Art's mid year Indigenous art exhibition entitled DESERT COLOURS - featuring the best from the central desert communities of Utopia and Yuendumu, a Read More
“CIRCLES IN THE SAND” AT THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON DC
Last weekend I was in Washington DC for the annual conference of the American Library Association. The city was crowded, the weather sub-tropical, but I managed to escape for a Read More
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts brought a piece of Australia to Miami with “The Inspired Dream”
Whatsupmiami announces the closing of the exhibit "The Inspired Dream," a collection of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art showcased at the Wynwood gallery for over two months. The collection was very Read More
Solomon Booth wins Gab Titui Art Award
Solomon Booth has taken out the prestigious Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, receiving $5000 in prize money for his lino print on paper titled Coconut Palm Tree. The winner of Read More
Aboriginal and Oceanic Art
Catalogue Now Online 1 July 2010 Sotheby's Australia is delighted to announce our forthcoming Aboriginal and Oceanic Art auction on July 26 and 27 in Melbourne. Under the directorship of Read More
Wesfarmers gives indigenous art a $1.2m boost
Wesfarmers is boosting indigenous art with a $1.2 million fellowship scheme to train the next generation of administrators and curators. The WA-based company, already a big sponsor of the arts, Read More
Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art – Now
Chiaroscuro presents, in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery in Melbourne Australia, a collection of work from five important contemporary Indigenous artists. With established careers in Australia, Chiaroscuro is proud to Read More
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art ““ Now
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art “ Now July 9 “ August 31, 2010 Sante Fe, NM- Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, will present the inaugural Read More
A broader cultural conversation
Andrew Sayers, the national museum's new head wants it to be political, not politicised One of the first tasks for Andrew Sayers when he took up his post last month Read More
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art – Now
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art (Main Space) 702 ½ Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 09 July 2010 - 31 August 2010 Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art in association with Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne, Read More
Now showing: Kuddijti Kngwarreye, capturing the colours and light of Utopia
The Kudditji Kngwarreye show opened on Thursday night and received a lot of very positive feedback. The show is stunning and showcases some impressive pieces. The show is on until Read More