The Proceedings of the International Abashiri Symposium
Online ISSN : 2759-2766
Print ISSN : 2188-7012
The Proceedings of the 25th International Abashiri Symposium Contemporary Society and Indigenous Culture: Consideration through the Tourism and Art 2
Conference information

Art of Urban Aboriginal People in Australia
The Struggle, Resistance and Negotiation of Their Identity
*Sachiko KUBOTA
Author information
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS FREE ACCESS

Pages 037-042

Details
Abstract
The majority of the Australian Aboriginal population is now living in urban and semi-urban settings. Through colonization by immigrants from England beginning in 1788, they have been dispossessed of their languages, traditions and land. They are mostly mix-blooded, living a lifestyle not so different from mainstream Australians, and are called ‘Urban Aborigines’.Many urban Aborigines are actively producing art which contributed substantially to the improvement of their social situation since 1960s. In this paper, I will focus on examples of urban Aboriginal art to investigate the struggle around identity and resistance. Art for urban Aborigines is clearly an important and effective measure to reclaim their rights in society.
Content from these authors
© 2012 Author
Previous article Next article
feedback
Top