Tjukurrtjanu: Origins of Western Art

30 Sep 2011-12 Feb ,

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NGV presents inspirational works of art from Papunya

First published on . Updated on 13 Feb 2012.

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See the first paintings produced at Papunya between 1971-1972 by the founding artists of the Western Desert art movements. With over 200 pieces, including works from Uta Uta Tjangala, Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi and Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula.  

Pictured: 

Kaapa Tjampitjinpa

Anmatyerr/Warlpiri c.1925–1989

Corroboree and body decoration 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

35.4 x 22.0 cm

Beverly and Anthony Knight, Melbourne

© the artists and their estates 2011, licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited and Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd

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