Inspired by Country: Bark Paintings from Northern Australia

Ferrell, Robyn

Kjellgren, Eric

<p>This book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to take stock of the frictions generated by a tumultuous time in the Australian art field and to probe what the crises might mean for the future of the arts in Australia. </p><p>Specific topics include national and international art markets&#x3b; art practices in their broader social and political contexts&#x3b; social relations and institutions and their role in contemporary Australian art&#x3b; the policy regimes and funding programmes of Australian governments&#x3b; and national and international art markets. In addition, the collection will pay detailed attention to the field of indigenous art and the work of Indigenous artists. </p><p>This book will be of interest to scholars in contemporary art, art history, cultural studies, and Indigenous peoples.</p>

Caruana, Wally

Stephen, Ann

Bardon, Geoffrey