News - Muk Muk Indigenous Fine Art suppliers of Aboriginal Art from Central Australia

Exhibition Opening - "Ngukur: The Place of Stones"

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -1100

The exhibition "Ngukurr - The Place of Stones" opened at Muk Muk Fine Art in Alice Springs on Thursday 10th November.

This exhibition features three of the most innovative and accomplished artists from the Roper River region of Eastern Arnhem Land; Gertie Huddleston, Angelina George and Barney Ellaga. The works on display are from a collection of older paintings, many held back for over a decade.

Colourful, vibrant and exhuberant these works are highly collectable.

Margaret Loy Pula wins 2011 Paddington Art Prize

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -1100

2011 Paddington Art Prize Winner - Margaret Loy Pula

Muk Muk Fine Art congratulates Margaret Loy Pula as the first female winner of the 2011 Paddington Art Prize.

The Paddington Art Prize was first established in 2004 and is awarded for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape.This years award attracted over 600 entries. Margaret's work was selected from 60 finalists.

Margaret’s first solo exhibition was held at Muk Muk Fine Art in September 2010. She has since gone on to be a finalist 6 art awards, including Second Place in the Outback Open Art Award and winner of the 2011 Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

Margaret paints her father's dreaming and the stories that she depicts include country, bush food and ceremonial design. Her main story is "Anatye" or bush potato dreaming which is portrayed using a series of fine, microscopic dots.

Margaret's works are on display at Muk Muk Fine Art, 14 Lindsay Ave, Alice Springs.

Margaret Loy Pula wins 2011 Sunshine Coast Art Prize

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Muk Muk Fine Art congratulates Margaret Loy Pula on winning the 2011 Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is a national 2D contemporary art prize and this years award attracted over 450 entries. Margaret is the first female artist to win this prize.

Margaret’s first solo exhibition was held at Muk Muk Fine Art in September 2010. She has since gone on to be a finalist in the Musswellbrook Open Art Prize, the Lethbridge 10,000 Art Prize and won Second Place in the Outback Open Art Award at the Broken Hill Regional Gallery.

Margaret's works are on display at Muk Muk Fine Art, 14 Lindsay Ave, Alice Springs.

To view Margaret's work click here.

Muk Muk hosts NT Export Awards Launch

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -1100

MUK MUK HOSTS 2011 NT EXPORT AWARDS LAUNCH

The Gallery proudly hosted the launch of 2011 Chief Minister's NT Export and Industry Awards on Wednesday 8th June.

The Chief Minister's Export and Industry Awards celebrate the success of Northern Territory businesses that excel in international exports.

Jasper Knight Opening

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 -1100

On Friday 20th May 2011, Muk Muk Gallery opened the solo exhibition "The Fast and the Furious" for Sydney artist Jasper Knight.

Alice Springs art lovers flocked to the gallery to view the amazing artworks which depict the history of the Northern Territory’s automotive past. The exhibition runs until June 14th and can be viewed here.

"Ngadajirri" - Eva Napaltjarri Nelson

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Muk Muk Fine Art opened the first solo exhibtion for artist Eva Napaltjarri Nelson on Friday 8th April 2011.

Employing fields on intricate dotting Eva's works portrays "Ngadajirri', the breeding site of the budgerigar in Eva's homelands at Mount Dennsion, north east of Alice Springs in Central Australia.

The story was passed onto her by her father (now deceased) and is an important story for Eva nad her family.

The exhibition runs until 29th April 2011.

Muk Muk hosts Chinese Delegation

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -1100

CHINESE DELEGATION VISIT - MARCH 2011

The gallery was privileged to host the welcoming reception for visiting Chinese Delegates on Monday 22nd March.

Over 70 delegates attending a major geo-science seminar in Alice Springs welcomed the opportunity to visit the gallery and experience aboriginal art from Central Australia, taste bush food and watch artists at work.

2011 Red Centre Campaign Launch

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Muk Muk Gallery was proud to host the launch of Tourism NT's Red Centre marketing campaign for 2011.

The campaign promotes the magic of Australia's Red Centre heartland through the story of a classic road trip, inviting the viewer to find 'themselves'in each experience.

The advertising campaign will feature on Facebook, Fairfax, Lonely Planet, National Geographic and BBC websites, with further interactive competitions and promotions appearing on the Tourism NT’s Facebook page.

The televevision advertisement can also be viewed on YouTube, click here

If you are thinking about heading to the Centre to explore the stunning outback now is the perfect time to begin planning your trip.

Chinese Lion Blessing

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -1100

In celebration of the Chinese New Year for 2011 Muk Muk Indigenous Fine Art was fortunate to receive a Chinese Lion Blessing from the Chung Wah Society Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe.

The traditional Chinese Lion Dance has a strong and rich history that dates back to the early days of imperial China.

The Lion Dance is believed to scare away evil spirits and brings good luck, joy, fortune, and happiness. It is often performed at the openings of businesses, religious festivals, cultural ceremonies, and special occasions, but mostly can be seen during Chinese New Year celebrations.

Passing of Celebrated Artist

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -1100

One of Australia’s most prominent Aboriginal artists has died in Alice Springs on Sunday 9th January.

Kwementyaye Napanangka was born in the Western Desert region in the early 1930's. She was introduced to painting in 1995 and quickly developed her distinctive style.

Napanangka won the prestigious National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award in 2008.

She will be sadly missed by the art community.