In the Beginning: Paintings by Senior Artists of the Spinifex Arts Project

March 15, 2025 - March 8, 2026 Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Milpa: Stop-motion animation by Spinifex Artists

December 13, 2024 - June 15, 2025 Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

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March 20, 2025 Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Curatorial Tour of “In the Beginning: Paintings by Senior Artists of the Spinifex Arts Project”

March 22, 20251:30 pm - 2:30 pm Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Opening Reception for “In the Beginning: Paintings by Senior Artists of the Spinifex Arts Project”

March 27, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Moderated Discussion: Greg Castillo and Katina Davidson

March 28, 202512:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Intro to 3D Stop-Motion: Building a Character 

March 29, 202511:00 am - 2:00 pm Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

April 26, 2025 - April 27, 202511:00 am - 3:00 pm Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

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  • Artist Bardayal Nadjamerrek AO
  • Title Lambalk the Sugar Glider
  • Date c. 1970
  • Language Group Kunbarllanjnja
  • Artist Carol McGregor
  • Title A Sense of Place
  • Date 2018
  • Language Group Wathaurong, Victoria
  • Artist Ngarralja Tommy May
  • Title Yuwanpungu
  • Date 2016
  • Language Group Wangkajunga/Walmajarri, Western Australia
  • Artist Binyinyiwuy
  • Title Baijini Figure
  • Date before 1966
  • Language Group Yolngu, Northern Australia
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