{"title":"Sabra Thorner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Sabra Thorner, an inspiring voice in the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Sabra Thorner is renowned for her ability to weave narratives that illuminate the vibrant tapestry of cultural practices and community celebrations. Her books offer a window into the rich traditions and communal gatherings that define human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003engargee: Coming Together to Celebrate\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a captivating exploration of cultural festivities and the intricate dynamics that bring people together. Thorner's insightful reflections on art and community life not only educate but also foster a greater appreciation for the diversity of cultural expressions around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Sabra Thorner's world to discover a fascinating blend of cultural storytelling and in-depth analysis that will leave you enriched and inspired. Explore our curated collection and experience the joy of cultural celebration through her eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ngargee-coming-together-to-celebrate-by-maree-clarke-9781922752024","title":"ngargee  Coming together to celebrate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAboriginal art practice in southeast Australia is dynamic, innovative, and powerful. This is clear from the diverse artworks in this book which celebrate contemporary Aboriginal artists and their continuation of Ancestral knowledge. The artworks shown are accompanied by commentary and analysis unpacking complex issues related to First Nations art-making and culture-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA guiding theme is the creative practice of internationally renowned artist Maree Clarke (Mutti Mutti\/Wamba Wamba\/Yorta Yorta\/Boonwurrung). Maree's talent for collaborations and passion for reclaiming and reviving arts practices over almost forty years has seen her recognised as a leading southeast Australian artist, with invitations to work in France, Italy, Japan, Cuba, the UK, Canada, and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003engargee\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of intercultural partnerships that prioritise learning with and about First Nations artists to support Indigenous knowledge systems. These engagements take us from possum skin cloak-making in modern-day Melbourne to 19th-century German paintings, to sharing the knowledge and art of feather flower-making revivified in Maree's backyard. Each chapter showcases southeast Australian contemporary Aboriginal creatives with international and Australian co-producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003engargee\u003c\/i\u003e presents a model of intercultural collaboration led by Aboriginal artists and knowledge holders. Southeast Australian Aboriginal art here receives the attention and celebration it so richly deserves. This vibrant and multivocal collection is an indispensable resource for all Australian museums and galleries, and anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary First Nations art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003engargee\u003c\/i\u003e means coming together to celebrate in Boonwurrung language, where celebrations are accompanied and demonstrated through the act of making art. Just as art and culture cannot be separated, neither can celebration and art-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082306142444,"sku":"9781922752024","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15931363482872.jpg?v=1765273186"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sabra-thorner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}