Michael Riley b. 1960

  • Artist (Video Artist),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer, video artist and documentary film-maker who was a founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative. His works focused upon Indigenous people's struggles in the wake of colonisation and explored themes related to religion, land and forms of social injustice.
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Name
Michael Riley
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Video Artist)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • darkroom technician (ANZSIC code: 9532)
Birth date
1960
Birth place
Dubbo, NSW
Death date
2004
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Residence
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Dubbo, NSW
Training
  • Koori Photography course, hosted by the Tin Sheds Gallery., 1982 - 1983 University of Sydney
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Moree, NSW
  • Dubbo, NSW
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Kamilaroi
  • Wiradjuri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW

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Language groups
  • Kamilaroi
  • Wiradjuri
  • Kamilaroi