Andrew Moutu, Director, National Museum and Art Gallery of Papua New Guinea – Part II
Interview with Jim Elmslie, at the NGA Myth + Magic Exhibition, Canberra, August 7 2015 JE: How did you get to Cambridge? AM: I had some good mentors. When I …
Stories & articles from OAS Journal Volume No.20 Issue No.5
A New Chapter Begins for PNG’s National Museum
This edition of the OAS Journal celebrates the opening of the exciting new exhibition, “Built on Culture: the Art of Papua New Guinea, celebrating 40 years of PNG Independence” on 14th September this year at the National Museum and Art Gallery of Papua New Guinea.
Using archaeological perspectives to uncover indigenous perspectives on the colonial process in PNG
Saturday 14 November – Australian Museum via William Street new entrance 10:00 am registration, 10:30 OAS AGM, 11:00 Dr Robin Torrence (see below), 12 Noon close, 1:00pm Lunch at Sky …
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor – Part II
By Barry Craig. Continued from the last edition of the OAS Journal In a previous issue of the OAS Newsletter, I provided an introduction to the WW1 military collectors and …
Myth & Magic: Art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Myth & Magic: Art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, by Crispin Howarth Reviewed by Peter McCabe The National Gallery of Australia published this book in association with its …
A New Era Begins for the PNG Museum and Art Gallery
In an exciting new development, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O’Neill, opened “Built on Culture: the Art of Papua New Guinea, celebrating 40 years of PNG Independence” …
A Brief History of the Sepik (continued)
Although the Sepik District became increasingly important as a source of labour – with a corresponding increase in the activities of labour recruiters in uncontrolled areas – no steps were …