Once Upon A Time in Papunya
In the late 1990s, the astronomical auction prices of early Papunya boards - the thousands of small painted panels from the Papunya Aboriginal settlement in 1971-72 - captured widespread attention.
This book, written by Western Desert art expert Vivien Johnson, delves into the controversies that surrounded these paintings at the time of their creation, and their significance to the artists' descendants today.
It explores the influential role of teacher Geoffrey Bardon, the representation of sacred imagery, and the intersection of Australian Aboriginal art with the global art market.
This compelling and personal narrative is a crucial contribution to the history of the Papunya art movement and the broader desert art movement.
Format: paperback, 343 pages
ISBN: 9781742230078
Size: 235x155x30mm
Weight: 572g
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