Gulumbu Yunupingu Australia (Aboriginal), 1943-2012
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About Gulumbu Yunupingu
Gulumbu Yunupingu was an Indigenous Australian artist from the Yolngu people of northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. She was born in 1945 in the remote settlement of Wandawuy, and passed away in 2012. Yunupingu was known for her intricate bark paintings and installations that depict the natural world and the stories of her people. Her work often includes intricate geometric designs, inspired by the sacred sites and ceremonial objects of the Yolngu culture. One of Yunupingu's most famous works is a large-scale installation titled "Barks, Shrubs and Flowers". The installation comprises a series of tall, white poles adorned with delicate, painted stringybark flowers and intricate geometric patterns. The installation has been featured in several exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. Yunupingu's art has been exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally, including in the United States, Europe, and Asia. She was awarded the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award in 2012, one of the most prestigious awards for Indigenous art in Australia. Yunupingu was also a respected elder and cultural leader in her community, and was actively involved in the preservation and promotion of Yolngu culture. She is remembered as a pioneering artist and a powerful voice for Indigenous rights and culture.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Gulumbu Yunupingu from 2007 and in total 39 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 34 (87%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $39,040 for Garak (Larrakitj), 2011 (3) sold by Deutscher and Hackett in March 2020. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Gulumbu Yunupingu are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and a further three major public national galleries (see list below).
Gulumbu Yunupingu is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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