Information on Aboriginal Art and Culture

We are committed to making this Web site an active and informative experience for users. To do this, we offer:

• articles by distinguished commentators, critics or artists
• a regular AAO Newsletter with news and special offers
• a selection of the best and most useful Web site links
• pages on controversial topics in art and culture - for example on Copyright and Intellectual Property Protection for Indigenous Heritage
• information on the Aboriginal art market and valuation of Aboriginal art.
• discussion of buying Aboriginal art ethically

Articles and Essays

To keep this an interesting, changing and stimulating Website to visit, we have arranged for distinguished commentators, experts and artists to contribute articles that comment on or illuminate aspects of contemporary Aboriginal art and related topics.

The articles and essays currently available are:

• "Gumatj rom - Yolngu art of Charlie Matjuwi Burarrwanga and Peter Datjin Burarrwanga" by Howard Morphy, Australian National University. Charlie Matjuwi and Peter Datjin are accomplished painters from Elcho Island, Arnhem Land.
• "The New Generation of Kimberley Artists" by Susan McCulloch-Uehlin, Visual Arts Writer for The Australian newspaper
• Papunya Aboriginal Art and Artists - Papunya Stories by Tim Bonyhady, Australian National University
• Mickey Durrng - artist of north east Arnhem Land and his work by Brenda and Steve Westley, former Art Coordinators at Elcho Island Art and Craft.
• Senior Aboriginal artist from Papunya passes away by Susan McCulloch-Uehlin, Visual Arts Writer for The Australian newspaper (note: Cultural Warning - the deceased artist is named in the article).
• The Aboriginal Art Market: Challenges to Authenticity by Associate Professor Christine Alder, University of Melbourne
• "Tali Tjurrnu, Waniri - Three Senior Women Artists from Balgo" by Samantha Togni, former co-ordinator of Warlayirti Artists