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Sunday 6 April 2014

STRING THEORY - contemporary fibre art

Back in Darwin after our Bali adventure we are now continuing our work with aboriginal handcraft and culture within Arnhemland, Northern Australia. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is currently showing an interesting exhibition called STRING THEORY that brings fibre and art into a contemporary context. Over 30 artists and artist groups from all around Australia present a mixed range of artworks; such as sculptures, photos, paintings and videos.

The exhibition expands the traditional meaning of fibre art. Many of the artworks are made of natural string and String Theory refers to the physical material but also to the concept of bringing people and ideas together. Here are some of the artworks...























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