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TIWI : Aboriginal Art Exhibition in Melbourne

26/07/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

This exhibition of 153 works from the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection , supplemented by 130 loans of rare historical objects and contemporary works drawn from Australian public and private collections, will run from 13 November 2020 to 8 March 2021. TIWI also premiers YOYI (Dance), an exciting multi-channel projection video work, which comprises sound […]

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Casoar : Blog on Oceanic Art

22/06/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

Students of Oceanic Art – future curators and academics – from the Ecole du Louvre in Paris banded together in 2019 and launched an association with a fantastic blog which is named CASOAR (cassowary in French). You can access it in French/English on https://casoar.org/

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HERE : Kupe to Cook Exhibition

22/06/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

The National Maritime Museum in Sydney reopens partially and with social distancing. This exhibition featuring artworks by twenty leading Aotearoa New Zealand and Australian contemporary artists provides a deeper understanding to the people and places of the Pacific Ocean. From 22 June to 6 November 2020. www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/here-kupe-to-cook

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A Sea Of Islands – Masterpieces from Oceania at Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden

29/05/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

This wonderful exhibition opened in February 2020 and had to close in March due to Covid. Instead of ending in August 2020, it is now reopened until April 2021. PAA-Europe is planning to hold the annual symposium in Leiden in November 2020. The website with English translation is a real pleasure http://www.volkenkunde.nl/en

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Emmanuel Kasarherou, a Kanak curator at the head of the Musee du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.

29/05/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

The former director of the Tjibaou Cultural Center in Noumea succeeds Stéphane Martin, who has been in office as president of the Parisian establishment since 1998. By Roxana Azimi, Le Monde, 26/05/2020 Stéphane Martin’s replacement process was been opened in January, then delayed by the COVID confinement. According to our information, the Kanak Emmanuel Kasarhérou […]

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Chau Chak Wing Museum announces opening.

29/05/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

A new museum at the University of Sydney Opening 18 November 2020 The Chau Chak Wing Museum will unite the University’s Nicholson, Macleay and University Art collections under one roof, with new research facilities, engaging programs for the public and learning opportunities for students. www.sydney.edu.au

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Uncovering Pacific Pasts

01/05/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

Uncovering Pacific Pasts hosted by: Powered by Heurist site owner Objects Museums Collection locations About Contacts Welcome to Uncovering Pacific Pasts Objects have many stories to tell. The stories of their makers and their uses, stories of exchange. In the Uncovering Pacific Pasts exhibition, we focus on revealing the stories of how the objects displayed […]

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10th OAS Forum in Melbourne for a 25th Anniversary.

24/02/2020 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

Update: Due to Corona-Covid19 measures, this event, due to be held in November 2020, has been postponed to an alternative date in 2021. We will try and keep you updated as soon as we can.

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Omie Barkcloth Art of PNG

21/11/2017 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

Omie Barkcloth Art of PNG Exhibition at Aboriginal and Pacific Art Gallery New works by senior artists and chiefs of Ömie Artists Inc. Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. Opening drinks: Saturday 25 November 3 – 5pm Barkcloth is the traditional textile of the Ömie tribe. Women wear nioge (skirts) while men wear givai (loincloths). Barkcloth serves important purposes in […]

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‘Parcours’ Pittoresque à Paris Vaut le Voyage

13/11/2017 By Noelle Rathmell-Stiels

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By Noëlle Rathmell-Stiels In its sixteenth year, the Parisian Tribal Art fair has taken visitors on a voyage of discovery to new horizons, sailing from Polynesia to the borders of contemporary art. From 12 to 17 September 2017 a total of sixty-six exhibitors, predominantly from France, Belgium and the USA, opened their treasure chests in […]

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