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Indigenous art is riding a new wave of popularity. One Hollywood star is helping

Backed by big names and a starring role in Manhattan shop windows, Aboriginal art is on the verge of a breakthrough.

  • John McDonald

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Tim Klingender (left) with John Wilkerson, a leading American collector of Aboriginal art, in New York in May.

Tim Klingender farewelled at memorial service at Bondi Pavilion

The art dealer, one of Australian Indigenous art’s greatest champions, died in a freak boating accident during a fishing expedition on July 20.

  • Andrew Hornery
Jess Peterson of The Lume explores the new exhibition of First Nations artists.

The Lume’s Indigenous leap in colourful change of pace

More than a million visitors flocked to The Lume in South Wharf for an “immersive experience” of the works of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Next, the digital exhibition will showcase lesser-known Indigenous artists.

  • Cara Waters

Celebrated in Paris and ripped off back home: an Indigenous art tale

While the late Indigenous artist Sally Gabori is being feted in the top echelons of Paris, a tragic subplot of theft and deception swirls in the background.

  • Gabriella Coslovich
Connection: Songlines from Australia’s First Peoples opens on Wednesday at the National Museum in Canberra.

Art and music of Australia’s Indigenous grand masters turned into immersive experience

Premiering on Wednesday at the National Museum of Australia, Connection: Songlines from Australia’s First Peoples, brings to life Indigenous stories, culture and art.

  • Julie Power
Art collector Hank Ebes at his home in Melbourne.

'Outsider' releasing giant swathe of vital Indigenous art to auction

The second work in legendary artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye's “Final Series” to come to market is to be auctioned in Sydney.

  • Steve Meacham
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A selection of artworks from Sotheby's upcoming auction of Indigenous art. Courtesy of Sotheby's. 

Sale of Indigenous art expected to fetch up to $3.9 million at New York auction

A blockbuster year for Indigenous art in America, which has featured exhibits in several of the country's best known galleries.

  • Matthew Knott

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