The Arnhem bark painting movement is an important Australian art movement. For Aboriginal artists, it supports the continuation and transference of traditional knowledge, the development of new cultural expressions, and economic opportunity.
The Arnhem bark painting movement is an important Australian art movement. For Aboriginal artists, it supports the continuation and transference of traditional knowledge, the development of new cultural expressions, and economic opportunity.
The first workshop was hosted by Buku Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala, Northeast Arnhem Land in May 2013. It brought together 13 conservators from significant museums and galleries across Australia and over 30 Aboriginal artists from Art Centres in Arnhem Land.