The Rise and Rise of Michael Eather

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The five phases of Aboriginal art
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Djon Mundine

 

Published 01 September 2005
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palawa kani: Expressing the power of language in art and the museum context
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Zoe Rimmer and Theresa Sainty

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Reconnecting the Yaghan community to cultural belongings 90 years on
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Rebecca Carland

Published 01 June 2020
CIAF
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Looking for murnong
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Lou Bennett and Romaine Moreton

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Kin‑dling and other radical relationalities
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Emily Johnson and Karyn Recollet

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Making Inuit art in the moment
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asinnajaq

Published 01 June 2020
The Torch
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Notes from Kahoʻolawe, Ka Paeʻāina o Hawaiʻi, Moananuiākea
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Drew Kahuaina Broderick and Josh Tengan

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Weaving memory, living embodiment
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Freja Carmichael

Published 01 June 2020

Examines the work of Michael Eather as art maker, gallery director, educator, project promoter and consultant. He established Campfire Consultancy with others. Also established the Fireworks Gallery: Aboriginal Art and other Burning Issues in Brisbane, Queensland.

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