Australian Indigenous Artists

  • Vincent Namatjira – The Royal Tour [Expanded Second Edition]

    # 44144

    NAMATJIRA, Vincent

    Vincent Namatjira – The Royal Tour [Expanded Second Edition]

    Melbourne : Perimeter Editions, 2023. Quarto (320 x 240 mm), illustrated wrappers, pp. 48, illustrated. New copy. Perimeter Editions 086. ‘To follow the first edition published in 2020, the expanded second edition of The Royal Tour features recent work from Vincent Namatjira. These paintings, shown on the inside covers, continue the artist’s thematic exploration from …

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  • Aboriginal art of the Western Desert

    # 44102

    BARDON, Geoff

    Aboriginal art of the Western Desert

    Melbourne : Rigby, 1979. First edition. Quarto, boards in illustrated dustjacket (sunned on spine and upper corner of jacket, a few marks and edge wear), pp. 71, illustrated. A good copy The first edition of the first book on the Papunya Tula art movement. Includes 24 illustrated works by Old Walter Tjampatjimpa, Johnny Warrangula Tjaparula, …

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  • Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Alhalkere. Paintings from Utopia (hardcover)

    # 43319

    [KNGWARREYE]. NEALE, Margo.

    Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Alhalkere. Paintings from Utopia (hardcover)

    Brisbane: Queensland Art Gallery, 1998. Quarto, embossed cloth boards in illustrated dustwrapper, 154pp. illustrated throughout. An important monograph, according to Jenny Zimmer, the publisher, this is one of less than 10 copies specially bound in hardcover by the publisher for presentation. A fine, mint copy, from the publisher’s personal collection.

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  • Rarrk - John Mawurndjul : a journey through time in northern Australia

    # 43642

    MAWURNDJUL, John; MUSEUM TINGUELY (BASEL); KAUFMANN, Christian (editor)

    Rarrk – John Mawurndjul : a journey through time in northern Australia

    Belair, South Australia : Crawford House Publishing, 2005, Large quarto (280 x 230 mm), pictorial card covers with French flaps, 238 pp, colour illustrations; a fine copy. ‘Published on the occasion of the exhibition. Museum Tingely, Basel: 21 September 2005 to 29 January 2006 ; Sprengel Museum Hannover: 19 February to 5 June 2006’. ‘Comprehensive …

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  • Shadow boxer

    # 43577

    Karla DICKENS, BLAK DOUGLAS et al.

    Shadow boxer

    Maitland, NSW : Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 2021. Small quarto (240170 mm), pictorial card covers printed in black on silver (lightly rubbed); pp. 72, illustrated in colour and b/w; texts by the exhibiting artists as well as Wesley Enoch and Keri Glastonbury; an as new copy. Superbly produced catalogue to accompany the exhibition Shadow Boxer, …

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  • Metamorphosis : contemporary Australian Aboriginal photography and sculpture

    # 43425

    PIZZI, Gabrielle (curator)

    Metamorphosis : contemporary Australian Aboriginal photography and sculpture

    Curated by Gabrielle Pizzi. Melbourne, Vic. : Gabrielle Pizzi, 1997. Quarto, illustrated card wrappers, pp. 93, illustrated. A fine copy. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Palazzo Papadopoli, Venice, 14 June – 13 July 1997 ; includes carved and painted spirit figures by various artists from Arnham Land and cibachrome photographs by Leah King-Smith. …

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  • They are meditating : bark paintings from the MCA's Arnott's Collection

    # 43318

    MUNDINE, Djon et al.

    They are meditating : bark paintings from the MCA’s Arnott’s Collection

    Sydney : Museum of Contemporary Art, 2008. Quarto, illustrated gatefold wrappers, pp. 272, illustrated, fine condition. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney: 14 February – 3 August 2008. ‘They are Meditating: Bark paintings from the MCA’s Arnott’s Collection showcased over 200 rare and significant Aboriginal bark paintings from the …

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  • New beginnings. Classic paintings from the Corrigan collection of 21st century Aboriginal art (signed presentation copy)

    # 43277

    McCULLOCH CHILDS, Emily and GIBSON, Ross

    New beginnings. Classic paintings from the Corrigan collection of 21st century Aboriginal art (signed presentation copy)

    Preface by Margo Neale. Melbourne : McCulloch & McCulloch, 2008. Quarto, boards in dustjacket, pp. 156, illustrated. With a lengthy presentation inscription from Pat Corrigan to noted collectors Colin and Liz Laverty.

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  • Warka irititja munu kuwari kutu = Work from the past and the present : a celebration of fifty years of Ernabella Arts

    # 43148

    PARTOS, Louise (editor)

    Warka irititja munu kuwari kutu = Work from the past and the present : a celebration of fifty years of Ernabella Arts

    [Ernabella, S. Aust.] : Ernabella Arts Incorporated, [1998]. Small quarto (250 x 210 mm), pictorial wrappers, 64 pp., colour illustrations, map; a very good copy. ‘In-depth examination of the history, influences and activities of Ernabella arts ; includes interviews with artists Nura Rupert, Nyukana Baker, and Tjulkiwa; batik ; wood carving.’ (NLA)

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  • Yalangbara : art of the Djang'kawu

    # 43090

    WEST, Margie (editor)

    Yalangbara : art of the Djang’kawu

    Produced in partnership with Banduk Marika and other members of the Rirratjingu clan, north-east Arnhem Land ; edited by Margie West. Darwin, N.T. : Charles Darwin University Press, 2008. Quarto, illustrated wrappers, pp. 208, illustrated. “Yalangbara is the first indigenous art publication to focus upon one significant ancestral site. It has been produced on behalf …

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  • Gordon Bennett

    # 43068

    BENNETT, Gordon

    Gordon Bennett

    Melbourne : National Gallery of Victoria, 2007. Quarto, illustrated cards, pp. 136, illustrated. This publication accompanies an exhibition with the same title which toured Brisbane, Darwin and Perth. It examined the artist’s work since 1987.

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  • Eubena Nampitjin 2004

    # 43022

    KNIGHT, Beverley et al.

    Eubena Nampitjin 2004

    Fitzroy, Vic. : Alcaston Gallery, 2004. Quarto, illustrated wrappers, pp. 40, illustrated. Contributors: Beverly Knight, Nicolas Rothwell, Stephen Williamson.Eubena Nampitjin is a member of the Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation.

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  • Menagerie : contemporary indigenous sculpture

    # 43018

    FORESHAW, Nicole and PARKES, Brian

    Menagerie : contemporary indigenous sculpture

    Edited by Nicole Foreshew and Brian Parkes. Sydney : Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design/Australian Museum, 2009. Quarto, illustrated gatefold wrappers, one corner bumped, pp. 172, illustrated. Accompanying a major touring exhibition of the same name, this elegant publication highlights the richness and breadth of contemporary Indigenous sculpture in Australia through the innovative work …

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  • Desert Mob 20th Anniversary Print Folio

    # 42891

    WATSON, Judy Napangardi et al

    Desert Mob 20th Anniversary Print Folio

    Darwin : Basil Hall Editions, 2010. Folding clamshell box with a unique piece of Tjanpi Desert weaving set into the lid, housing 40 original woodblocks by Aboriginal artists from 38 art centres across Australia. Limited to 10 copies, accompanied by certificates of authenticity from each art centre. This is copy number 7. In 2010 a …

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  • The Berry Collection. Part II. Auction of Australian Aboriginal & Pacific Island artefacts,

    # 42812

    YOUNG'S AUCTIONS, MELBOURNE.

    The Berry Collection. Part II. Auction of Australian Aboriginal & Pacific Island artefacts,

    ceramics & glassware, Oriental items, silver, Australian pottery, art & items of interest. East Hawthorn, Vic. : Young’s Auctions, 2009. Quarto, pictorial stiff wrappers, pp 81, with descriptions of 913 lots, most illustrated in colour; a fine copy. Catalogue for one of a series of auctions held in 2007, 2008 and 2009 which featured items …

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  • Rover Thomas. I want to paint.

    # 42914

    THOMAS, Rover (1926 - 1998)

    Rover Thomas. I want to paint.

    Perth : Heytesbury Pty. Ltd. trading as Holmes à Court Gallery, 2003. Oblong quarto, illustrated wrappers, pp. 84, illustrated, a fine copy, near mint. Catalogue of exhibition that is a tribute to one of Australia’s great artists Rover Thomas. The catalogue also offers the reader an insight into the life of the artist and the …

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