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Vincent Namatjira Vincent Namatjira i(11501001 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Arrernte
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1 y separately published work icon Albert Namatjira Vincent Namatjira , Vincent Namatjira (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2021 22125350 2021 single work picture book children's

'Award-winning artist Vincent Namatjira tells the life story of his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira, one of Australia’s most iconic artists.

'Vincent’s witty and moving paintings are accompanied by evocative text, which records the pivotal moments in Albert’s life. In telling his great-grandfather’s story, Vincent builds a compelling picture of the times and conditions in which Albert lived and worked, capturing his triumphs and tragedy against a backdrop of social change and historical injustices.

'This poignant children’s book provides an important tool for discussion about Australia’s art history, and a launching pad for exploration of the key moments in Australia’s Aboriginal Rights movement.

'Albert Namatjira is a unique children’s picture book of both artistic beauty and historical importance, and will appeal to children, art collectors and those looking for a special gift.

'The artwork in this book is part of a body of work called ‘Albert’s Story’ that was acquired by QAGOMA - Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.' (Publication summary)
1 3 Stand Strong for Who You Are Vincent Namatjira , 2020 single work art work
1 y separately published work icon Buried Country : An Anthology of Aboriginal Country Music Darren Hanlon , Vincent Namatjira , (cover artist), Kunmanara (Jimmy) Pompey , (cover artist), Gympie : Flippin Yeah Records , 2018 15420621 2018 anthology lyric/song

'Compilation of Aboriginal Australian country music. When we say country, it is a broader category than you might imagine. This LP contains all kinds of sounds. The cosmic organ driven dream song of Black Allan Barker, the droney intensely political Glararrwuy Yunupingu,the straight up rocking Warumpi Band, the ballad singing of Maisie Kelly, the down home pop of Bobby McLeod and much much more. A diverse cross section of Aboriginal “country”. All of this material has never been reissued on vinyl before. Political and powerful songs from communities throughout Australia. This is a truly unique LP. Comes with extensive liner notes and photos.' (Synopsis)
1 Studio Self-portrait Vincent Namatjira , 2018 single work art work

'Vincent Namatjira is a Western Arrernte man from Ntaria (Hermannsburg). Born in Alice Springs in 1983, he lives in the community of Indulkana in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) region, South Australia, and works at Iwantja Arts.' (https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2018/29950/)
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