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On the 1st September, Alcaston Gallery pays tribute to the late Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, as today marks his passing almost 20 years ago. 

Castlemaine Art Gallery: Reflections on the Collection

Chris Capper shares his reflections on CAM's 2015 exhibition Ginger Riley: The Boss of Colour (15 January-19 April 2015)―commissioned by CAM’s then Director, Jennifer Kalionis―and the work of Betty Kuntiwa Pumani. 

In the final week of Noŋgirrŋa Marawili’s remarkable solo show, Ḏäl-Resilience at Alcaston Gallery, it is clear that this exhibition embodies a universal sentiment amongst all art lovers, as we all do our best to navigate through these uncertain and challenging times together. Now, moreso than any time, I wish to convey a message of gratitude to our incredible artists, art centre staff, and their families. Most artists have been unable to visit their exhibitions across Australia, a n experience that is relished by all artists in previous times of freedom and in turn, reciprocated by our dedicated clients. This exhibition by Noŋgirrŋa Marawili in-situ is simply breathtaking, and this most stunning installation captures her creative spirit that is so significant for a woman of seniority, who has faced so many of life's challenges.

Ceramic artwork by internationally renowned Hermannsburg Potter, the late IRENE ENTATA (1946 - 2014) are currently on display in Gallery 3 at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Brisbane. 

Three painted terracotta pots by the late Arrernte–Luritja artist depict three distinct periods in the life of the great ALBERT NAMATJIRA, arguably one of the most widely recognised Indigenous Australian artists of all time, including the sad circumstances of his death.

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Celebrated senior APY Lands artist and elder Betty Muffler has received an honourable mention at the prestigious Hadley's Art Prize 2021 for her finalist artwork Ngangkari Ngura (Healing Country). 

Esteemed judges Peter McKay (Curator-QAGOMA), Michaye Boultar (Artist) & Nici Cumpston (Curator-AGSA, Artist & Writer) commented on her painting: 

"There is rhythm and movement in the painted lines with a vibrated energy that comes through the mark-making. A subtle but powerful work that generously emanates the gift of her healing energy as a Ngangkari."   

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