Melanesian Plumes and Lullabies
Two significant exhibitions including Melanesian artworks are currently on show in Europe. The Wereld Museum in Leiden in the Netherlands was host to the most recent Pacific Arts Association International …
V31 Issue 3
Melanesian Lullaby
by Stephen Zagala, Collection Development Coordinator, South Australian Museum The Pacific Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum has now entered a period of hibernation. Most of the 2,500+ items …
Mutuaga and the Kwato Mission
Mutuaga, a renowned Papua New Guinea carver, gained recognition through the Kwato Mission's efforts, highlighting traditional arts' significance amidst colonial influences and preserving cultural identity.
Plumes from Paradise
The Plumes from Paradise exhibition at Musée Quai Branly explores the cultural significance and artistic representations of birds of paradise, emphasizing their impact on Papua New Guinean traditions and Western art.
Ernst Heinrich: An Extraordinary Collector
by Kevin Conru, Nikolaus, Chris & Stefan Heinrich, Tamara Schild and Katja Schurr,2025, 320 pages, published by Conru Editions, Available from Vascobooks.net Limited Edition, 200 copies. €385 plus postage Review …
Multiverse: Brian Robinson
Newcastle Art Gallery, New South Wales, 23 May – 30 August 2026 Review by Noelle Rathmell-Stiels Multiverse is the largest ever survey solo exhibition celebrating Cairns based Torres Strait Islander …