A giant in Australian art and an Aboriginal icon: Remembering Albert Namatjira

August 8, On This Day  Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential Australian artists, Albert Namatjira was an Arrernte painter from the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. Born on July 28, 1902, he passed away today, 63 years ago, on August 8, 1959. Namatjira is not only hailed as a pioneer of and … Continue reading A giant in Australian art and an Aboriginal icon: Remembering Albert Namatjira