For my summer reading, I am enjoying the new edition of McCulloch’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art: the complete guide. It’s not so much a pretty picture book (although there are plenty of photos) as an illustrated text outlining the regional and stylistic differences of Aboriginal art and the history of its modern development. For example, the […]
Aboriginal Art
McCulloch’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art Updated 2009 Edition
After the sellout of the first print run in bookshops and galleries, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the new edition of McCulloch’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art: the complete guide. The new edition is now in stock and includes comprehensive coverage of nine regions, 80 art producing communities and 400 + glorious illustrations, along with updates for 2009. […]
Eunice and Alice
Their names may have an old-fashioned ring but their artwork is thoroughly modern. Visit the Eva Breuer gallery website to view the work of Eunice Napanangka Jack and Alice Nampitjinpa.
Textiles from Babbarra Designs
I was a very restrained shopper at the Australasian Quilt Convention but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to purchase this two metre length of lino-printed fabric created by members of Babbarra Women’s Centre from central Arnhem Land. (In case you’re wondering, I’m planning on making a dress or clothing with this piece – I […]
Rare 19th Century Quilt
Another reason to visit the National Art Gallery of Victoria when I am in Melbourne later in the month. Coincidentally or otherwise, there is an antique medallion quilt on display at the same time as the Australasian Quilt Convention. I’ll also be checking out the Rosalie Gascoigne retrospective and the Indigenous Collection.
More great Australian Art
I”ve mentioned before that the late John Coburn is one of my favourite Australian artists. I am most disappointed that I will not get an opportunity to see the current exhibition John Coburn Paintings, Works on Paper and Graphics 1959-2003 (click each element separately) that closes at the Eva Breuer art gallery in Sydney this […]
