Industry stalwart and Cooee Art founder, Adrian Newstead AO and Oceanic Art Society of Australia, Dr Jim Elmslie, are launching a new auction platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Art: Newstead Art Auctions.
“At the heart of this vision is a commitment we have carried throughout our careers”, says Newstead.
“Across nearly five decades as gallerists, consultants, valuers, authors, and advocates, our guiding principle has remained clear: respect for artists begins by listening to their voices, not speaking for them.
“This initiative is grounded in connoisseurship developed over decades of working at the intersection of artists, communities, and collectors.
“We have created a model that honours the integrity of each work – not be relying solely on institutional endorsement, but through a deep understanding of the cultural and personal histories that underpin it.
“Provenance is more than documentation; it’s about relationships, context, and the responsibility we bear as cultural intermediaries.
“This auction reflects that shift. These works do not need to be defined within an institutional context to matter. Their authority is already present – in their origins, their journeys, and the communities that continue to shape their meaning.”
Newstead Art Auctions launches on 17 August 2025.
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