Australian aboriginal art has captured the world’s attentionNEW YORK — Aboriginal art — a term typically used to describe works made by the indigenous people of Australia — takes several forms, all intriguing. They range from body paint and bark paintings to rock art; ochre paintings using organic pigments; textiles; wood carvings; and paintings on canvas, linen or wood. Paintings, in particular, have […]
Oakwood Auctions showcasing Aboriginal art, Inuit carvings June 8STOUFFVILLE, Ontario – Oakwood Auctions will conduct an auction on June 8 of spectacular Aboriginal fine art, Inuit carvings and masks. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale will begin Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
The Met opens Australian Aboriginal art exhibit Aug. 11 NEW YORK – An exhibition featuring six spectacular works of contemporary art by leading Australian Aboriginal artists will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning Aug. 11. “On Country: Australian Aboriginal Art from the Kaplan-Levi Gift” explores aspects of nature and the elements—the flow of water, the shine or shimmer of […]
Quinn’s to auction Clifford Possum Aboriginal art masterpiece June 11 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct a 433-lot sale of fine and decorative art on Saturday, June 11. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.