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Lands of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting October 9, 2009 - January 10, 2010 | ||
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In recent years, Australian Aboriginal art has captured the
attention of the global art market. Collectors and museums
worldwide relish the striking color and intricate patterning
of Aboriginal paintings created by artists in the nation’s
central desert region in particular. The works’ nuanced
expressions of Aboriginal history and culture reinforce their
significance as rich cultural artifacts. More about this exhibition. |
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| Elements of Nature: Equines and Still Lifes by Clarice Smith October 9, 2009 - January 10, 2010  |
Elements of Nature: Equines and Still Lifes by Clarice Smith features 20 paintings that exquisitely articulate Clarice Smith’s graceful vision of the natural world. More about this exhibition. |
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| Highlights from the Collection |
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| Telling Secrets: Codes, Captions, and Conundrums in Contemporary Art October 9, 2009 - January 10, 2010  |
Artists today often create literal layers (as in collage) to deepen meaning in their works. This exhibition of 39 paintings, photographs, drawings, and prints from NMWA’s collection invites viewers to consider multiple interpretations. More about this exhibition. |
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| Book As Art |
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| Hard Copy: Book as Sculpture August 7, 2009 - January 17, 2010  |
Hard Copy: Book as Sculpture presents 15 examples of artists’ books that blur the lines between book and sculpture. The themes of these innovative and intimate works are as varied as the artists’ personal experiences and feelings. |
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