Throughout June the Paul Johnstone Gallery in Darwin NT will be hosting an exhibition of the Hermannsburg School of Watercolours, following in the tradition of the great Albert Namatjira. Featuring prominently in this exhibition will be the late Johannes Katakarinja. Ngurratjuta would like to commemorate this celebrated artist by showcasing some of his works alongside other artists as Peter Taylor, Gloria Pannka, Douglas Abbott and Lenie Namatjira. The exhibition will also feature Albert’s contemporary Claude Pannka as well as his sons Oscar and Ewald Namatjira. The exhibition will open Friday 14^th June 6-8pm and will run until 6^th July.

From left to right: Albert Namatjira Jnr, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT, 17 x 54 cm

Elton Wirri, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT, 36 x 54 cm

Ngurratjuta watercolour artists will exhibit their works in the Customs House Library in Sydney during the NAIDOC events.

Exhibition runs 1-31 July.

http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/18560-naidoc-exhibitions-at-the-library-di-stevens-curator-talk

Friday 17th May saw the opening of the latest exhibition at Talapi Gallery on the Todd Mall, Alice Springs. The exhibition features Kwarte: the latest works from the Western Arrente watercolour artists including Mervyn Robuntja, Lenie Namatjira, Gloria Pannka, Elton Wirri and Gwenda Namatjira. Lenie and her sister Gwenda attended the opening to view their latest paintings showcased and check out what other beautiful works from the Central Desert have been brought together. The exhibition will go until 28th June.