Tony Albert b. 1981

  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Brisbane-based artist, Tony Albert's work often discusses and recycles genuine Aboriginalia, including kitsch, mass-produced objects such as plaster heads and black velvet paintings. Albert was a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
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Yininmadyemi
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Indigenous, War, Soldier

Yininmadyemi translates to “Thou Didst Let Fall,”. It depicts four standing bullets and three fallen shells that represent Indigenous soldiers who both survived and were sacrificed as part of their service in Australia’s military. It was commissioned by the City of Sydney and stands in Hyde Park, Sydney.

 
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Headhunter
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creator of
Gangsta Supastar
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Photographic series

 
creator of
Campfire
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