‘Build up that layer of hard goanna skin’:Behind the scenes of a big debut

‘Build up that layer of hard goanna skin’:Behind the scenes of a big debut

Bangarra’s first new artistic director in more than three decades is preparing to stage her debut work for the company.

  • byLinda Morris

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National Gallery delays landmark exhibition amid row over provenance

National Gallery delays landmark exhibition amid row over provenance

The Gallery’s major show,Ngura Pulka – Epic Country,featuring artists from the APY Art Centre Collective,has been postponed indefinitely.

  • byLinda Morris
Acclaimed indigenous painting found in an Adelaide house is up for sale
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Acclaimed indigenous painting found in an Adelaide house is up for sale

Art historian Dr John Kean speaks about the 1971 painting Mikantji and Tywerl by artist Kaapa Tjampitjinpa,a founder of the Papunya Tula indigenous art movement. Video credit:D'Lan Contemporary art gallery.

Half-million dollar price for Indigenous painting that hung in a suburban house

Half-million dollar price for Indigenous painting that hung in a suburban house

Sold for less than $800 in 1971,an Indigenous painting that helped found an art movement is up for sale again – for $500,000.

  • byCarolyn Webb
The Lume’s Indigenous leap in colourful change of pace
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The Lume’s Indigenous leap in colourful change of pace

More than a million visitors flocked to The Lume in South Wharf for an “immersive experience” of the works of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Next,the digital exhibition will showcase lesser-known Indigenous artists.

  • byCara Waters
Why acclaimed Aboriginal activist Richard Bell won’t vote Yes

Why acclaimed Aboriginal activist Richard Bell won’t vote Yes

The renowned Australian artist has taken centre stage in one of London’s showcase venues.

  • byRob Harris
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Family,culture and pride:The stories behind every AFL Indigenous jumper

Family,culture and pride:The stories behind every AFL Indigenous jumper

They are stories of family,connection,country and pride,as the AFL and its 18 clubs celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls round and the rich history and culture of the game’s Indigenous players.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Review into major Indigenous art collective over authenticity doubts

Review into major Indigenous art collective over authenticity doubts

The reputation of the prestigious APY Art Centre Collective is under a cloud,following claims white administrators altered works to make them more collectable.

  • byKarl Quinn
Premier flags return of Indigenous artefacts held in UK

Premier flags return of Indigenous artefacts held in UK

British institutions in possession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artefacts have been put on notice following the passing of historic Path to Treaty legislation in Queensland.

  • byNick Gibbs
Artist subject to review into provenance of Indigenous art takes out Wynne Prize

Artist subject to review into provenance of Indigenous art takes out Wynne Prize

One-half of the electronic pop duo Electric Fields,Zaachariaha Fielding,said he was humbled and honoured to be awarded the Wynne Prize.

  • byLinda Morris
‘No one had ever asked me a question like that’:Hetti Perkins on artist child Thea

‘No one had ever asked me a question like that’:Hetti Perkins on artist child Thea

The relationship between this mother and daughter is close and loving – but it almost came unstuck in the Louvre.

  • byNicole Abadee