This new exhibition features some of the finest contemporary Indigenous Australian art, including a number of major works from Rover Thomas, Bill Whisky, Kathleen Pertyarre, Naata Nungurrayi, Sally Gabori and Nyurapaya Nampitjinpa. Other works are carefully selected prestigious art award winners and finalists.
There are more than 40 works in all. They have been commissioned and sourced from Aboriginal art communities, private dealers and local and international private collections. “We are doing here what no museum can replicate!” says Adrian Newstead, Director of Coo-ee Art Gallery.
This is the first time Australian Galleries (Stuart Purves, Director) has showcased Aboriginal art. The exhibition reflects the enormous respect both galleries and gallerists have for each other. Both Adrian Newstead and Stuart Purves share a zeal and commitment to showcase the finest Australian contemporary art.
