• Tracey Moffat. 

  • Telling stories: history and narrative in contemporary Aboriginal art

    Ian Abdulla, Gordon Bennett, Destiny Deacon, Fiona Foley, Leah King

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    4 Aug 2001 to 30 Sep 2001
    Curator: Chris McAuliffe

    The widely known works of Western Desert artists have led many to assume that the narrative forms of Aboriginal art consist primarily of 'Dreamings'.

    Recent works by contemporary Aboriginal artists explore diverse forms of narrative—autobiography, cinema, history, new media, and video clips—using painting, photography, prints, and video.

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The Basil Sellers Art Prize invites artists to tackle an Australian obsession—sport. It offers artists an opportunity to be part of a major exhibition and a chance to win the $100,000 acquisitive prize. The call for entries to the Basil Sellers Art Prize 4 is now open! Check the website: http://www.sellersartprize.com.au/call-for-entries

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