Kiripuranji is an exhibition of strikingly beautiful works by Tiwi Island artists of the Northern Territory which has been touring internationaly since July 2002. The international touring schedule for 2003 included Singapore, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia. The exhibition will also tour Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America.
The exhibition, bringing together some of the most exciting developments in contemporary art from Bathurst and Melville islands, is supported by Australia's overseas diplomatic missions and is touring as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program.
The exhibition was curated by Artbank, assisted by members of the Tiwi Art Network, Jilamara Arts and Craft Association, Munupi Arts and Crafts Association and Tiwi Design Aboriginal Corporation.
Kiripuranji (a Tiwi word meaning'clever with our hands') will be the first opportunity for international audiences to view a wide range of Tiwi art including canvasses, works on paper, ceremonial spears, bark baskets and vibrant textiles. It builds on the international reputation already enjoyed by the Tiwi Islands for their carved and painted ceremonial poles.
- Exhibiton touring calendar
- View the exhibition on-line (pdf file of approximately 6 Mb)
- Download the exhibition catalogue (1,2Mb)