Aboriginal art : exploitation or empowerment?

Author

Benjamin, Roger

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Art in America. 1990, Num. 7, Vol. 78, 73-81, 6 col. ill.

ISSN

0004-3214

Abstract (en)

Discusses effects of the popularity of contemporary art by Australian Aborigines and the growing market for such work in First World countries. Argues that although exploitation is a concern and a reality, Aboriginal art ultimately serves to empower those that produce it, fostering Aboriginal efforts for cultural self-determination and self-perpetuation.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Australia
• Art
• Australia
• 1900-2000
• Australian aborigines
• Culture
• Art market
• Politics

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Australie
• Art
• Australie
• 1900-2000
• Aborigènes d'Australie
• Culture
• Commerce d'art
• Politique

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920701-00426471

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