Aboriginal Art Blog
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Injalak Arts is a riot of creativity and culture, playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting the traditional art forms of the Kunwinjku people.
Artists of Ampilatwatja Aboriginal Art centre
The Artists of Ampilatwatja are known for their distinct figurative landscapes focusing on bush medicine plants, desert flora, and fine dotting for texture.
Warliyirti Artists Aboriginal Art Centre
Located in the community of Wirrimanu (Balgo Hills) in Western Australia, Warliyirti Artists is a renowned Aboriginal Art center that celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage and artistic talents of eight language groups across four communities.
Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists Aboriginal Art centre
In the beating heart of Australia's Red Centre, Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists blooms like a wild desert flower, offering a unique sanctuary for Indigenous artists with disabilities.
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative
Located in the heart of Sydney, Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative was established in 1987. This dynamic co-operative has become a cornerstone of the Aboriginal art community, providing a platform for Indigenous artists from urban areas and regional New South Wales to showcase their unique talents and perspectives.
Durrmu Arts Aboriginal Art Centre
Durrmu Arts is particularly noted for its distinctive style of artwork, which sets it apart. The centre specialises in transferring the designs from traditional weavings and durrmu (dot body painting) designs onto canvas, showcasing the traditional techniques and patterns of the Peppimenarti community.
Waringarri Arts Aboriginal Art Centre
Located in the bustling town of Kununurra, Waringarri Arts Aboriginal art center is a sanctuary where the ancient artistic traditions of the Miriwoong people are preserved, celebrated, and reimagined for contemporary audiences.
Emily Kam Kngwarray's Untitled (Alhalker) Achieves Remarkable Sale at Sotheby's
In a historic moment for Australian First Nations art, the mesmerising painting "Untitled (Alhalker)" by the esteemed Aboriginal artist Emily Kam Kngwarray reached an impressive sale price of £635,000 (including Buyer's Premium) at Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Auction in London. The event, held on a prestigious night, saw Emily's work showcased alongside masterpieces by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, and Barbara Hepworth.
Badu Art Centre
The Badu Art Centre artists draw inspiration from their profound connection to their ancestral lands and the rich marine environment. The waters surrounding Badu Island are teeming with life, providing both sustenance and artistic inspiration for the local community. The artists at the centre skilfully capture the essence of their environment, weaving stories of the sea, sky, and land into their art.
Rainbow Serpent Dreamtime Story
The Rainbow Serpent is a powerful Dreamtime Story.
Rooted in the cultural beliefs and mythologies of Australian Aboriginal groups, this ancient narrative weaves together the forces of creation, nature, and spiritual wisdom. Aboriginal artists have played a crucial role in capturing the essence of the Rainbow Serpent through their artworks.