The Painters of the Wagilag Sisters Story 1937–1997

Author: Wally Caruana, Nigel Lendon and Djon Mundine
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Year: 1997
Format: Softcover
Pages: 174 pages, illustrated, including some colour illustrations
ISBN: 064213068X
Type of Book: First Nations Australian art exhibition catalogue

The Painters of the Wagilag Sisters Story 1937–1997 is a significant National Gallery of Australia exhibition catalogue exploring Aboriginal art from central and north-eastern Arnhem Land, with a particular focus on the creation story of the Wagilag Sisters.

Featuring work and commentary connected with artists and scholars including Wally Caruana, Albert Djiwada, Nigel Lendon and Djon Mundine, this volume examines bark painting, cultural storytelling, creation motifs, and the art traditions of Arnhem Land. It is an important reference for collectors, researchers, and readers interested in First Nations Australian art, cosmology, and cultural heritage.

The catalogue includes a bibliography and richly illustrated content, making it a valuable resource for those studying Aboriginal Australian art, Arnhem Land painting traditions, and the continuing significance of the Wawalag/Wagilag Sisters story.

Condition
Used – Very Good. Light wear to covers. Internally clean and well presented.

Why You’ll Love It
A substantial and beautifully illustrated exhibition catalogue from the National Gallery of Australia, this book is ideal for collectors of First Nations art publications, students of Aboriginal Australian visual culture, and anyone interested in Arnhem Land bark painting and creation stories.