AFTER a well-attended opening weekend, the Black White & Restive exhibit at Newcastle Art Gallery is prepared to guide another parade of visitors through the space in the coming months.
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The exhibit shows many shades of the dynamic relationship between Aboriginal artists and the rest of the Australian art community.
The exhibit showcases the work of Aboriginal artists, non-Indigenous artists and many works that have resulted from cross-cultural collaboration between the two.
Works by Albert Namatjira and Rex Battarbee lead the way, as they should. The two were famous collaborators in the Hermannsburg settlement.
Other major collaborations include a work by Tony Coleing and Robert Campbell jnr, an indigenous artist from Kempsey; a large piece by Michael Eather and 13 Indigenous artists; a series by Peter Adsett and Rusty Peters; and a controversial project by Imants Tillers and Michael Nelson Jagamara. There is an immersive multimedia offering, Always Walking Country, by Lynette Wallworth and Martumili artists and singer American singer Antony.
There are also notable works from Gordon Bennett, Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Tim Johnson, Margaret Preston, Tony Tuckson and Neridah Stockley.
This Saturday the show’s guest curator, Una Rey, will discuss the exhibit’s key themes in a public conversation from 2pm at the gallery. The conversation and the exhibit are both free and open to the public.
There are free guided tours of the exhibition on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am each day. No bookings are required.
There are also weekday tours of the show, both guided and unguided. Call 4974 5112 to book a free tour.
Other events in collaboration with Black White & Restive include a concert on June 24 featuring celebrated didgeridoo player William Barton with David Banney and members of the Christ Church Camerata performing The Journey, an exploration of the art of the didgeridoo and its repertoire of modern fusion and classical elements.
On July 2 Sarah Johnson, Newcastle Art Gallery curator, will explore key works of art from the gallery’s own collection that are part of the show.
Several family-friendly events will be held on July 9 to celebrate the history and achievements of Aboriginal people as part of NAIDOC Week.
Also on July 9 artist Nicole Chaffey and Una Rey will discuss ideas about Aboriginal art and culture and creative exchanges..
On July 23 the Rituals’ Team will present an evening of Collaborative Cuisine ($70pp, $85pp with wine) at the gallery.
The show runs through August 7.
