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Threads of Legacy: Sutr Santati Exhibition Celebrating Indian Textile Heritage at NGMA,Mumbai

A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery […]

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Residue + Response: Celebrating Tamworth’s Textile Arts Legacy at the 5th Tamworth Textile Triennial

Introduction Tamworth, a city with a rich history in textile arts, is set to commemorate its heritage with the opening of the 5th Tamworth Textile Triennial at the Tamworth Regional Gallery. Titled “Residue + Response,” this exhibition showcases 25 captivating artworks from artists across Australia, all delving into the theme of the profound connection between

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Due to ongoing Provenance Investigations, the National Gallery of Australia postpones a Major Exhibition of Aboriginal Art.

Pratiksha Shome Following complaints of influence from white studio workers, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has formally postponed a significant exhibition of Aboriginal artwork that is currently being reviewed. The official postponement of the exhibition Ngura Pulka – Epic Country was announced in a statement from the museum on June 7. The exhibition, which

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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

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This exhibition in Australia, curated by Tate, celebrates facets of light

An Australia-exclusive exhibition, celebrating the essence of light captured in art, is now on show at ACMI, reports Bellarine Times. The exhibition, Light: Works from Tate’s Collection, is curated by UK gallery Tate and features more than 70 works harnessing the phenomenon of light across 200 years of art history. The exhibition features paintings, photography,

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Victorian government spends $500,000 to retrieve rare Aboriginal art to Australia

It was a long-drawn effort to retrieve aboriginal art that culminated in success recently owing to a proactive move by Australia. Two rare artworks by Wurundjeri artist William Barak at auction at Sotheby’s in New York and The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Corporation had raised $117,627 via a crowdfunding page to buy the artworks

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