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Albert Namatjira, camels and cars: the evolution of Indigenous art economies in Central Australia
Alison French, Australian National University
Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 9 November 2009
Alison French considers the role of camels and cars in the evolution of Namatjira’s art and the ways they fostered and sustained both the practice of art as well as myths and stereotypes that position artists and the economic values of their art.
Small Aboriginal community incorporations on shifting ground: A perspective from Ltyentye Apurte Community, Santa Teresa
Judy Lovell, University of Canberra (paper co-authored by Camille Dobson and Veronica Dobson)
Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 9 November 2009
Judy Lovell describes Keringke Arts Aboriginal Incorporation and the effect of the ‘Emergency Response’ and government reforms; and Ntwerle Aboriginal Incorporation, a new initiative promoting and hosting whitefella leadership training programs.
The economy of shells: A history of Aboriginal women at La Perouse making shellwork for sale
Maria Nugent, National Museum of Australia
Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 9 November 2009
Maria Nugent explores the 130-year-long practice of shell-working by Aboriginal women at La Perouse in Sydney’s south, and how the makers have been able to create or find new markets by adapting their products to appeal to new customers.
Between locals: Interpersonal histories and the Papunya art movement
Peter Thorley and Andy Greenslade, National Museum of Australia
Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 9 November 2009
Thorley and Greenslade consider Papunya Tula during the 1970s, as Indigenous art became recognised as fine art, and remote markets developed, shaping the art movement. But local markets persisted, and their effect on the movement warrants further study.
Get Up, Stand Up public forum
Martin Ballangarry, Brothablack, Professor John Maynard and Rachel Perkins
10 September 2009
Contemporary forms of Indigenous protest are examined by historian John Maynard, film director Rachel Perkins, elder Martin Ballangarry and hip-hopper Brothablack in a forum coinciding with the Museum’s From Little Things Big Things Grow exhibition.
Tattoos, lashing, house and canoe building
Siosiua FP Tofua'ipangai
Vaka Moana series, 16 June 2009
Siosiua FP Tofua’ipangai, also know as Lafitani, examines significant Tongan cultural practices, discussing the techniques of tattoos, lashing, house and canoe building over time.
Violent ends: the arts of environmental anxiety
Professor Deborah Bird Rose, William Fox, Professor Tom Griffiths, Roger Hillman, Mandy Martin, Kate Rigby, Dr Libby Robin, Professor Will Steffen, Dr Carolyn Strange, Thom Van Dooren
11 June 2009
Fears around global warming are explored through different mediums by a group of artists, poets, dancers, singers, scientists, film makers, historians, creative writers and cultural theorists.
Dead museum animals: from ‘order of nature’ to chaos of culture
Dr Libby Robin, National Museum of Australia
Collections 2009 series, 27 March 2009
Libby Robin looks at the use of dead animal collections in museums. She examines the scientific precedents behind these collections and how they are evolving from representations of science to components of social history and art studies.
From collections to exhibitions – welcome and keynote address
Professor Howard Morphy, Australian National University and Dr Peter Stanley, National Museum of Australia
Collections 2009 series, 27 March 2009
Peter Stanley welcomes guests to the 2009 National Museum Collections Symposium and key speaker Howard Morphy delivers ‘Perspectives on exhibiting collections,’ looking at the significance of artefacts and the stories they can tell.
Animated conversation with Geoff Pryor
Michael McKernan and Geoff Pryor
13 December 2008
Historian Michael McKernan celebrates the life and work of much admired political cartoonist and Canberra identity Geoff Pryor, who retired after three decades with The Canberra Times.
