Carpetbaggers, opportunists, white traders – they are thorny terms that have plagued the Aboriginal art market since the 1970s. As we have become more cognisant and respectful of Indigenous makers rights – and the vital role that Aboriginal art centres play in sustaining community and cultural life – the situation has eased in recent years.
However, Skye O’Meara, Manager of APY Art Centre Collective (APYACC) believes that Aboriginal art centres are again under threat, as the international interest in Aboriginal art is forging new highs.
