Swelling interest in Pacific arts
Seven concurrent exhibitions and initiatives turn the spotlight on Pacific art – and offer a deep dive into greater connection.
Source: artshub.com.au
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Turtle DNA database traces illegal shell trade to poaching hotspots
A hawksbill turtle’s protective shell is in some ways its greatest weakness. Exquisitely patterned and thick enough to sculpt, hawksbill shells are the most popular type of tortoiseshell, a material coveted for centuries to make all manner of objects, from jewelry and trinkets, to spectacle frames and an entire genre of Japanese handicrafts called bekko. […]
Source: mongabay.com
Why Captain Cook is only a footnote in Australian history
Australian Museum gears up for most important show in its history We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss By Ali Gripper Normal text size Very large text size Unsettled, the upcoming exhibition about colonisation seen through the eyes of First Nations people. There’s a palpable buzz in the air as McBride and her team set up what the museum’s CEO Kim McKay calls the most important show the museum has ever done in its 194-year history. McBride’s...
Source: brisbanetimes.com.au