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AUTUMN NEWSLETTER
March to May 2021

MARCH NEWS

Kumantje (M.N.) Jagamara
1946 - 2020

On Wednesday 10 March over 500 people - family, friends, and colleagues - gathered in Alice Springs to pay their respects and celebrate the life of Kumantje Jagamara, renowned Australian artist, Warlpiri Elder, and a leader of the Papunya community.

Kumantje Jagamara's contributions to the Australian art world have been recently reported in an online article by ABC News, and can be read here.

Panoramic image taken at Kumantje (M.N.) Jagamara's funeral, held at Garden Cemetery in Alice Springs. Image courtesy Simon P. Wright, QAGOMA

Order, Chaos, and the Other Thing

Michael Eather in conversation with Pat Hoffie

Saturday 20 March, 3pm-4pm

Join us with Pat Hoffie, artist, writer, and educator, to probe and discuss her current body of work and the varied issues they touch upon. Conversations and Q&A will be held on the last day of her exhibition Prediction Proposals.

Places are limited so please ensure you RSVP to info@fireworksgallery.com.au

Detail view: Pat Hoffie Gaslighting ed. of 2 2020 archival ink jet print on Hahnemuehle paper 180x330cm FW20088. Image courtesy Louis Lim Photography.

UP NEXT
EXHIBITION OPENING
Saturday 27 March 2pm - 4pm

Now & Then:
Works from Papunya Tula Artists 1974-2020
+
Body Line:
Paintings & textiles from QLD & NT Indigenous artists

Preview Now & Then here
Preview Body Line here
View the media release here

Exhibition dates: 26 March - 1 May 2021

Top left: Eileen Napaltjarri Untitled 2019 acrylic on linen 61x55cm FW19946
Top right: Ronnie Tjampitjinpa Watunuma 1976 acrylic on board 74x58cm FW20055
Bottom image: Minnie Pwerle Awelye Atnwengerrp 2003 acrylic on linen 120x90cm FW7249

Art Industry Discussions

Thursday 8 April 2021

5.30pm for 6.15pm start

Dynamics of the Aboriginal Art Market
with Adrian Newstead (Coo-ee Gallery Sydney)

Art enthusiasts and collectors are invited to an evening of Indigenous Art market insights, hosted by Michael Eather and featuring guest speaker Adrian Newstead from Sydney.

With over 40 years experience as an art dealer and consultant, Adrian will be sharing his wealth of knowledge with friends of FireWorks Gallery. Topics include current trends, the International scene, and secondary market news.

6.15pm -7.00pm Adrian Newstead Dynamics of the Aboriginal Art Market
Followed by a Q + A with Adrian Newstead & Michael Eather

Tickets: $25 per person (pay electronically prior to event or at door)
Includes Hentley Farm Wines + light refreshments

RSVP: Thursday 1 April to info @fireworksgallery.com.au
Numbers Strictly limited!

Above: Abie Loy Kemarre Body paint design 2005 acrylic on canvas 112x172cm FW19248

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Jennifer Herd: Underfire
View exhibition here

Pat Hoffie: Prediction Proposals
View exhibition here

Underfire exhibition video

Prediction Proposals exhibition video

Prediction Proposals & Underfire are on show until
Saturday 20 March

Laurie Nilsen & Jennifer Herd at UQ Art Museum

Currently on show at University of Queensland Art Museum is Occurrent Affair, an exhibition of works by artist collective proppaNOW, including FireWorks Gallery represented artists Laurie Nilsen and Jennifer Herd. Jennifer's rainforest shield designs adorn the glass facade of the James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre, with the exhibition running until 19 June 2021.

Above: Jennifer Herd's rainforest shield design featured on the James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre (UQ Art Museum). Image courtesy FireWorks Gallery.

ARTMONEY

Have you heard of Artmoney? Artmoney is a real time, NO INTEREST credit scheme which allows you to purchase art and pay over 10 monthly payments.

Visit https://www.artmoney.com/au for more information

Matthew Johnson Terrain Atmos 2018 oil on linen 150x170cm FW19371 $15,000

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9/31 Thompson Street,
Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
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