Tag: australia

Why doesn’t Australia have a national Indigenous museum?

March 8, 2017

January 26, 1788 marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson in New South Wales, Australia. This anniversary has been acknowledged as Australia Day by all Australian states and territories since 1935 and celebrated as the official National Day of Australia, with a public holiday, since 1994. However, whilst the … More Why doesn’t Australia have a national Indigenous museum?

Illuminating Australian Art – National & Cosmopolitan (1880-1920)

October 5, 2016

Introduction – Catherine Leahy, Senior Curator, Prints & Drawings at National Gallery of Victoria The 1880s saw increased activity by Australian artists, with those born or trained in Australia coming to the fore. Tom Roberts introduced artist colonies and Arthur Streeton’s artist camp became famous. The 9 by 5 Impressionist Exhibition was also a product … More Illuminating Australian Art – National & Cosmopolitan (1880-1920)