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30,000-Year-Old Work of Art in Australian Cave Destroyed by Vandals: 'Massive, Tragic Loss'

Vandals defaced carvings on the walls at Koonalda Cave in South Australia, which officials said are "some of the earliest evidence of Aboriginal occupation of that part of the country" Jason Hahn is a ...
CNN

Vandals destroy 22,000-year-old sacred cave art in Australia, horrifying indigenous community

In a flat, arid stretch of southern Australia, the Koonalda Cave is home to art that dates back 22,000 years – a sacred site for the indigenous Mirning People and a discovery that transformed ...
Artnet

The Market for Aboriginal Art Is Growing Fast. Here Is What (And Who) You Need to Know to Navigate This Dynamic Scene

The global art world is rapidly becoming aware of this market, but there are some pitfalls to know about if you are looking to buy into it. Installation view of the Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally ...
The New York Times

A Ravishing Show of Aboriginal Art, Some in the U.S. for the First Time

The tension between sacred mysteries that must be shielded from outsiders and those that can be revealed animates an exhibition at the Asia Society. By Arthur Lubow The Aboriginal art of northeast ...
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Aboriginal Art Explained: 10 Powerful Facts That Show Its Beauty And Purpose

Aboriginal art is far more than just visually stunning patterns — it is one of the oldest continuous forms of cultural expression in the world. Rooted in storytelling, ritual, and identity, Aboriginal ...
Observer

Yasufumi Nakamori On Aboriginal Art Coming to the Asia Society Museum

On September 17, the Asia Society in New York will open a unique exhibition showcasing the rich history of Aboriginal Australian bark painting. “Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark ...