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World Book Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
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Cultural Design - Indigenous Australian Design
Rural Medical Education Australia. How Does Aboriginal Art Create Meaning [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQi1NMh9CvA
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Ketchel. M. (2018. Ten classics of Indigenous design. https://theconversation.com/ten-classics-of-indigenous-design-99672
Blak Design Matters is the first exhibition in Australia specifically dedicated to contemporary Indigenous design. Its curator, architect and academic Jefa Greenaway, describes the show as a snapshot that “takes the pulse of what’s happening now”. -
ANMW. (2023). What are the elements of Aboriginal Art. https://store.anmm.gov.au/blog/what-are-the-elements-of-aboriginal-art/#:~:text=Aboriginal%20artists%20use%20a%20variety,the%20tracks%20of%20a%20kangaroo.
Aboriginal art is a vital component of Australia's cultural heritage, dating back over 60,000 years. This ancient art form embodies the rich traditions, knowledge, and stories of the world's oldest living culture. To fully appreciate Aboriginal artwork, it is essential to understand its history, cultural significance, and unique elements. The Australian National Maritime Museum is committed to promoting Indigenous culture and art, offering a vast range of Aboriginal art-related products and resources. Visit the Indigenous section of their online store for an immersive experience into the world of Aboriginal art.
Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation
60 Minutes Australia. (2018, June 20). How Indigenous elders create authentic Aboriginal art | 60 Minutes Australia [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2GQdhtikU
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Japingka Aboriginal Art. (n.d.). Appreciating Aboriginal Culture vs Appropriation. https://japingkaaboriginalart.com/articles/appreciating-aboriginal-culture-vs-appropriation/#:~:text=Cultural%20appropriation%20is%20taking%20something,a%20better%20cross%
What is cultural appropriation and how is it different from cultural appreciation? Ballardong Noongar artist Rohin Kickett explores the appreciation and approriation of Aboriginal culture and some questions people need to ask when approaching work from another culture.
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UVA. (n.d.). Cultural Appropriation 101. https://kluge-ruhe.org/cultural-appropriation-101/
Cultural appropriation is harmful for Indigenous Australian people and culture. But we know that sometimes it’s hard to tell where appreciation ends and appropriation begins. That’s why we developed this guide in consultation with Glenn Iseger-Pilkington (Wadjarri, Nhanda and Nyoongar), written by Education Intern Camille Horton and Museum Educators Lauren Maupin and Fenella Belle.
Cultural Guidelines for Designers
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Indigenous Design Charter. (n.d.). Australian Indigenous Design Charter. https://indigenousdesigncharter.com.au/australian-indigenous-design-charter/#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Indigenous%20Design%20Charter,both%20Indigenous%20and%20non%2Dindigenous.
The Australian Indigenous Design Charter aims to help facilitate accurate and respectful representation of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in design and associated media.
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Artslaw. (2024). Indigenous Culture and Intellectual Property. https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/indigenous-cultural-intellectual-property-icip-aitb/
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property refers to the rights that Indigenous people have, and want to have, to protect their traditional arts and culture. ICIP is a short way of saying Australian “Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property”. Sometimes the words “Cultural Heritage” are used to mean the same thing.
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Balarinji. ( n.d.). Australia’s most highly awarded Indigenous design and strategy agency. https://www.balarinji.com.au/about-balarinji/
Our world-leading methodologies and services are an authentic response to Place and Country created in co-design with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders, storytellers and creative practitioners.