Ningura Napurrula (1938-2013) stands as one of the most significant figures in Australian Indigenous art, both during her lifetime and posthumously. Her artistic legacy is enshrined in the world's foremost public museums, attesting to her profound impact on the global art scene. Featured prominently in prestigious institutions such as the Musée du quai Branly in Paris, The Palace of Japan Tokyo, Hood Museum of Art in Hanover, and the National Museum of Women Arts in Washington, Ningura's work transcends borders, reaching diverse audiences internationally.
Born in 1938, Ningura Napurrula's artistic prowess earned her a revered position in the realm of Australian Indigenous art. Her paintings found a home in renowned galleries across the globe, including the Artbank in Sydney, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, Queensland Art Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, and many more. Her reach extended beyond museums to include Architecture Australia Magazine, ABC Broadcasting Corporation, the Richard Kelton Foundation in Santa Monica, The Harold Mitchell Foundation, and private collections such as those of Kerry Stokes and Homes à Court.
A milestone in Ningura's illustrious career was being selected as the sole female desert artist commissioned to paint the ceiling of the acclaimed Musée du quai Branly in Paris, solidifying her status as one of Australia's premier artists. Her representation in major public galleries, both nationally and internationally, attests to the enduring value and significance of her contributions to Indigenous art.
Ningura Napurrula's works became highly sought after by international buyers, reflecting the universal appeal and recognition of her artistic brilliance. The sale of her painting "Women at Wirrulnga" in 2005 for $84,000 and "Woman at Wirrulnga" in 2006 for $113,018 underscored the substantial market demand for her creations.
In acknowledgment of her exceptional contributions, Ningura Napurrula was honored as one of the "50 Most Collectable Artists" by the Australian Art Collector Magazine. Her passing in 2013 marked the end of a remarkable era, but her influence endures through the enduring presence of her works in prestigious collections and the ongoing admiration from art enthusiasts around the world.
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(Art gallery, Australia)Australia's National pride, Ningura Napurrula Gibson (1938-2013) is one of the most important Australian artists of the 21st century.
Ningura's work is held in the World's most important museum collections including:
Musée du quai Branly Paris,
The Palace of Japan Tokyo,
HOOD Museum of Art Hanover,
National Museum of Women Arts Washington,
Artbank,
Art Gallery of Western Australia,
Art Gallery of South Australia,
National Gallery of Australia,
National Museum of Australia,
Queensland Art Gallery,
National Gallery of Victoria,
Richard Kelton Foundation Santa Monica,
The Harold Mitchell Foundation,
Museum Gallery Northern Territory,
Kerry Stokes Collection,
Australian Institute Aboriginal Collection.
Ningura Napurrula paintings are highly valued by international collectors. Woman at Wirrulnga sold for $113,018.
