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Paddy Bedford

Paddy Bedford, Polymer Paint on Linen, 2006
Paddy Bedford, Polymer Paint on Linen, 2006

Paddy Bedford, Polymer Paint on Linen, 2006

By Paddy Bedford

Located in Miami, FL

An important figure in the contemporary East Kimberley painting movement, artist Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford was born on Bedford Downs Station where he worked as a stockman.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Polymer, Canvas

"Warlawoon Country" 150x180 cm 2006 - Aboriginal Art

"Warlawoon Country" 150x180 cm 2006 - Aboriginal Art

Located in PARIS, FR

Finally, it can be said that Ramsey was influenced in his early works by the majestic ochres of Rover Thomas, but later pursued the exploration of a more gestural style, inspired in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pigment

Large Aboriginal Painting "Wati Kutjara" by Yannima Tommy Watson
Large Aboriginal Painting "Wati Kutjara" by Yannima Tommy Watson

Large Aboriginal Painting "Wati Kutjara" by Yannima Tommy Watson

Located in Atlanta, GA

In 2005, Tommy was commissioned, along with Ningura Napurrula, Lena Nyadbi, Michael Riley, Judy Watson, John Mawurndjul, Paddy Bedford and Gulumbu Yunupingu, to produce an artwork to...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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'Untitled' Australian Aborginal Art by Paddy Bedford
'Untitled' Australian Aborginal Art by Paddy Bedford

'Untitled' Australian Aborginal Art by Paddy Bedford

By Paddy Bedford

Located in Sorrento, Victoria

Paddy Bedford, known commonly by his nicknames, Goowoomji and also his Gija name, Nyunkyny, was born at Bedford Down Station in the East Kimberley.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Entitled "Tjukurla Country", this work was acrylic on Be...

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Tingari Abstract Painting on Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed
Tingari Abstract Painting on Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed

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By Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri

Located in Miami, FL

Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri was the son of Papalya Nangala and Waku Tjungurrayi, an old man who had three wives (Papalya and two of her sisters). They lived out in the desert, avoidin...

Category

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Materials

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Contemporary Painting by Australian Aboriginal Artist Ningura Napurrula
Contemporary Painting by Australian Aboriginal Artist Ningura Napurrula

Contemporary Painting by Australian Aboriginal Artist Ningura Napurrula

By Ningura Napurrula

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Category

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Materials

Canvas

Tjintjintjin Painting, Contemporary Acrylic on Linen Canvas, 2010+
Tjintjintjin Painting, Contemporary Acrylic on Linen Canvas, 2010+

Tjintjintjin Painting, Contemporary Acrylic on Linen Canvas, 2010+

By Walangkura Napanangka

Located in Miami, FL

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Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Category

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Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Linen

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Painting Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa
Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Painting Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa

Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Painting Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Acrylic on Belgium Linen and painted in 2006. Untitled, t...

Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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