The Art Gallery of South Australia is delighted to showcase the inaugural
National Indigenous Art Triennial. Traveling from the National Gallery of Australia,
Culture Warriors provides a highly considered snapshot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander contemporary art practice. The work of thirty artists has been selected,
representing the diversity of regions around Australia and demonstrating the incredible
range of contemporary Indigenous art practice. Works selected for the Triennial have been
created within the past three years and include painting on canvas and bark, sculpture,
weaving, new media, photo-media, printmaking and installation. |
PLANNING A SCHOOL VISIT?
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary art practice
including painting on canvas and bark, sculpture, weaving, new media, photo-media,
printmaking, and installation. To find out more about teacher briefing sessions and school
group bookings for this exhibition, please contact our Education Officer on 8207 7033.
Education Resource kits available online at
www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/content-education.html |
CULTURE DAY
Sunday 22 June 12noon – 3pm
Come and enjoy this free event celebrating the artistic life and culture of contemporary Indigenous Australian artists. Try your hand at painting using traditional motifs, learn basket weaving, enjoy special exhibition tours, dance and musical performance, talks, film, and delicious native foods. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, telephone: 8207 7005
SYMPOSIUM
Saturday 21 June 10am - 4pm
Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
FLOOR TALKS
Inspiring lunchtime talks. Free with exhibition entry
Friday 20 June 12:45pm
Brenda L Croft, Curator of Culture Warriors speaks about selected works in the exhibition
Tuesday 24 June 12:45pm
Nici Cumpston, Assistant Curator of Australian Art, speaks about selected works in the exhibition
Tuesday 1 July 12:45pm
Discover the paintings of Jean Baptiste Apuatimi with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in the exhibition
Tuesday 8 July 12:45pm
Susan Jenkins, curator and editor, specialising in Indigenous Australian art, speaks about the art of central Arnhem Land and specifically the work of Philip Gudthakudtha
FILM PROGRAM
Explore Indigenous Australian culture through this program of free films and documentaries. Radford Auditorium. Free
Sunday 22 June 1pm
Beneath Clouds
Two young Aboriginal people become reluctant traveling companions. Initially wary of each, their mutual journey builds a strong bond. An eloquent and deeply affecting AFI award winning film, rich in humanity.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sunday 29 June 1pm
Women of the Sun…25 years later
A powerful documentary examining the impact on the lives of the women who played leading roles in the groundbreaking television drama series, Women of the Sun, produced in 1981.
Duration: 80 minutes
Sunday 6 July 1pm
Short films by artist Warwick Thornton, including Green Bush, Nana, Mimi and Payback.
Duration: 55 minutes
Sunday 20 July 2 pm
Kanyini
Kanyini is a story told by an Aboriginal man, Bob Randall, who lives beside Uluru in Central Australia. Bob tells the tale of why Indigenous people are struggling in a modern world and what needs to be done to move forward.
Duration: 53 minutes
SEMINAR FOR MEMBERS
Night Journeys
Date 1 July 7 – 9 pm
Spend an evening at the Adelaide Planetarium with Astronomer Paul Curnow as he takes you on a fascinating journey exploring the night sky from an Aboriginal perspective. The Aboriginal Peoples of Australia have been gazing skyward for thousands of years and possess an in-depth knowledge of the skies above. Hear about Dreaming stories and learn how constellations such as the Southern Cross and Orion were viewed by Indigenous Australians. This seminar is designed for the adult beginner and does not require astronomical knowledge. Coffee and tea provided. Location: The Adelaide Planetarium, Uni SA, Mawson Lakes Campus. Limited numbers. Bookings essential. Tickets: $25
Enquiries: Membership Office 8207 7050 DEPARTURE: Culture Warriors
Friday 25 July 6-10pm
See this extraordinary exhibition, hear from the experts and enjoy great music, food and drinks at our next legendary event for art lovers in their 20’s and 30’s. More information and online bookings www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/departure PRIMARY PAINTING: STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Tuesday 24 June, Wednesday 25 June, Wednesday 30 July and Thursday, 31 July 10am and 12noon
Students view the Culture Warriors exhibition and learn about the incredible range of Indigenous art practice through stories and symbols. Students then explore Indigenous art painting techniques by creating their own work of art. $5 per student. Register now at www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/content-education.html or phone 8207 7033 |
