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Margaret Preston – an Australian identity

Today we learn about Margaret Preston, who is one of the most influential and well known Australian women artists, with an identity that lives on today from the early 20th century.

Celebration

NAIDOC WEEK 2 July - 9 July 2023

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Indigenous Art

'Ghost Net' Art

Today we discover indigenous communities in northern Australia who are turning destructive waste fish netting into wonderful works of art. Image: Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.

Indigenous Art

The vibrant art of Melanie Hava

Today we take a look at the colourful, vibrant art of North Queensland artist, Melanie Hava. Melanie showcases unique Australian flora and fauna in a traditional Aboriginal folk art style. Image: aus2u.com.au

Indigenous Art

The Boab - Story Teller - the Indigenous View

Indigenous Australians are story tellers and today Rowdy and Anne tell a little about the relationship they have with the boab tree. Includes works by Paddy (Jampin) Jaminji, April Nulgit, Charlene Carrington, Ju Ju Wilson, Jack Wherra Paddy Jaminji, Peggy Patrick, Desma Mengil.

Celebration

Celebrating Naidoc Week with Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu

Naidoc Week (4 -11 July) celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples. Today, on the AnArt4Life blog we celebrate through the work of Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu , Winner of the 2021 Wynne Prize.

Celebration

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

Today we would like to celebrate women's contribution to history and art. The text and images are courtesy of the author and art historian, P.L.Henderson.

Mailbag

February 2021 Mailbag No 1

The first February mailbag takes you to see some silo art, Australian indigenous fashion, some memories of Margaret Olley, and concluding with a reflective space in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Oh and there is a little teaser for pet lovers.

Celebration

Naidoc Week

This week here in Australia we will be celebrating Naidoc Week which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Image credit: naidoc.org.au

Award

The Archibald Winner and more: showcasing Australian Indigenous Artists

Showcasing the Art Gallery NSW 2020 awards where indigenous artists starred. Archibald: Vincent Namatjira; Wynne: Hubert Pareroultja; Packing Room Prize: Meyne Wyatt; Roberts Family Prize: Nyunmiti Burton; Sulman: Marikit Santiago; Watercolour Prize: Julianne Ross Allcorn.

Celebration

National Reconciliation Week

In recognition of National Reconciliation Week some Aboriginal art from the past through the works of Albert Namatjira & a video showcasing contemporary Aboriginal art from the Darwin Art Fair. Also links to activitites conducted by Community First Development. Image: Jennifer Napaljarri Lewis

Birds

Boora The Pelican

An Aboriginal myth as recorded by ethnologist Charles Mountford & illustrated by Ainslie Roberts. Plus paintings by Johanna Larkin, Ruben Barbosa, William Beebe, M.Spadecaller Image: Boora the Pelican by Ainslie Roberts

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