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Albert Namatjira
Deadly Vibe Issue 55 September 2001 Through Albert’s Eyes The father of modern Aboriginal art was an Arrernte man born not far from Alice Springs. But while his harmonious landscapes sold all around the world, he was never permitted to buy any land of his own. On the eve of Yeperenye Federation Festival, Deadly Vibe […]
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King Kadu
Musician and artist King Kadu (aka Ricardo Idagi) hails from Murray Island in the Torres Strait. A resident of Melbourne for the past five years, he has just released his debut album, Listen to My Drum. In case the title doesn’t it give it away, Kadu is a drummer. His drum of choice is the […]
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Adam Hill
Deadly Vibe Issue 109 March 2006 Master Craftsman Artist, muso and raconteur – proud blackfella Adam Hill is a jack of all trades. An accomplished contemporary urban artist, graphic designer, illustrator and yidaki (didgeridoo) player, Adam Hill has successfully managed to combine the traditional with the modern to create a unique, bold style that pulls […]
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Michael Riley
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Tears for Deadly artist One of the most emotional moments at this year’s Deadlys came when the Deadly for Visual Art was announced. The photographer and film-maker Michael Riley, who passed away in August, was named Outstanding Visual Artist. To a warm round of applause and cheers, Michael’s cousin, […]
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Gordon Hookey
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Picture This Gordon Hookey takes home the Deadly for Visual Artist of the Year. One of the many areas in which Indigenous Australians excel is in the visual arts. Aboriginal artworks now fetch huge sums in art auctions, and our artists’ works are exhibited in prestigious galleries across the […]
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John Kelly
Deadly Vibe Issue 109 March 2006 Brother in Lore With every brush stroke, John Kelly imparts his own special brand of cultural knowledge. When John Kelly talks, you instantly know that art and culture are two things he feels very passionately about. In fact, to John they are as one. “My father told me to […]
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Gulumbu Yunupingi
Silence is Golden Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Our Visual Artist of the Year respects the past, celebrates the present and dreams for the future. Perhaps it’s a first. For a few short minutes the entire Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House was so silent, you could have heard the proverbial pin drop. […]
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