Join us for this webinar that will celebrate the opening of the second part of the exhibition Irrititja Kuwarri Tjungu | Past & Present Together: Fifty Years of Papunya Tula Artists, which explores the contemporary momentum of Papunya Tula Artists from 1996-2021. We will also celebrate the launch and distribution of the fully illustrated exhibition catalog of the same name! Edited by Fred Myers and Henry F. Skerritt, it includes contributions by John Kean, Fred Myers, Hetti Perkins, Cara Pinchbeck, Marina Strocchi and more, including actor and comedian Steve Martin. Many of these contributors will be present at the launch and will speak briefly about the project and their involvement.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Indigenous Australian art. Whether onsite or online, we aim to amplify Indigenous perspectives and foster inspirational cross-cultural experiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of our shared humanity. We believe the most inspiring journeys are personal, immersive, uplifting and enlightening, with twists and turns we can’t predict. We provide platforms for you to chart your own path as you explore our unique collection of art and stories that are embedded with deep historical and cultural significance.
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and came to exist through the generosity of two prominent American collectors, Edward L. Ruhe and John W. Kluge. To learn more, visit us at kluge-ruhe.org.