Aboriginal Art Exhibition - Tjapaltjarri Men

Published by: Sharon Mitchell | 24-Oct-2019
This October marks the 35th anniversary of the last group of Aboriginal people to come out of the deserts of Central Australia and make contact with non Aboriginal Australia. The group, becoming known as the Pintubi Nine, were the last group of Aboriginal Australians living a completely traditional existence. @mitchellfineartgallery
Venue: Mitchell Fine Art
Address: 86 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley
Date: Until 9th November
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The exhibition 'Tjapaltjarri Marnkurrpa' showcases the works of three of the men from the Pintubi Nine - Warlimpirrnga, Walala and Thomas Tjapaltjarri.

In the 35 years since that day most of the group have received high recognition as artists. Painting traditional stories and depictions of country they have established themselves as some of Australia's leading Aboriginal artists. Participating in exhibitions around the world for almost 20 years, it has only been in the past 5 years that critical acclaim has come.

On Saturday October 13th 1984 a small family group who had been living a semi nomadic life, came out of the deserts of Central Australia and made contact with non Aboriginal Australia. They were the last of a culture living as their ancestors had for millennia.

"Major exhibitions in New York at both Gagosian Gallery and Salon 94 have created unprecedented exposure for these artists and Aboriginal Art across the board", says Director Mike Mitchell. "The recognition long overdue for these key contributors to contemporary Aboriginal art is finally happening".

This exhibition marks 35 years since contact and over 3 decades of artistic endeavour. Showcasing artworks collected over 2 decades and showing the immense talent of the three Tjapaltjarri men.

The exhibition is showing from 16th October until 9th November. All events are free

Mitchell Fine Art is located at 86 Arthur St in Fortitude Valley. The gallery is open 6 days a week and provides free onsite parking.

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