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Juno Gemes (Aust., b.1944).

Oodgeroo Noonuccal [Kath Walker]

1985/2003. Colour digital print, photographer’s blindstamp in lower margin, titled, captioned, dated and signed in pencil verso, 39 x 26.2cm.

Caption reads “At the only exhibition of her fabrics at Ulli Beyer [sic].” Quandamooka, the art of Kath Walker by Beier was published in 1985.

Kath Walker (1920–1993), also known as Oodgeroo Noonuccal, “was an Aboriginal activist, poet, writer [and artist]. Throughout her life, she aimed to promote cultural pride amongst Aboriginal people through her writing, which she described as ‘sloganistic, civil rightish, plain and simple’…[In 1988] she reassumed her tribal name in protest at the Bicentennial celebrations.” Ref: NPG, Trove.

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Item #CL195-84

Price (AUD): $2,950.00  other currencies