Mythology and Reality: Contemporary Aboriginal Desert Art from the Gabrielle Pizzi Collection

Since her first acquisition in the late 1970s, Gabrielle Pizzi’s focus has been her commitment to Aboriginal art and its promotion world wide.  In her own words ‘this is her life’s abiding passion’. 

In this landmark exhibition 30 key artists from five Central Desert communities exemplify the richness and complexity of one of the most dynamic and significant movements in Australian art. These artists are from the communities of Papunya, Yuendumu, Utopia, Balgo Hills and Haasts Bluff,  located north and west of Alice Springs in the Central Desert region of Australia. 

The catalogue initially produced for the exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art, before being translated to French for a travelling show at the Australian Embassy in Paris.