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Welcome to the AAMU, the only museum in Europe that is entirely dedicated to contemporary Aboriginal art from Australia. The AAMU celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2011 and received over 25,000 visitors during this year.

New exhibition Heart and Soul. The Laverty Collection, Sydney

With Heart and Soul, the AAMU presents the first exhibition of the Laverty Collection, Sydney, in Europe. This collection is regarded as one of the most important private Aboriginal art collections in the world. The exhibition tells the personal story of the art collector couple Colin and Elizabeth Laverty. They are not only collectors, but are also committed heart and soul to presenting Aboriginal art at international contemporary art venues. Click here for more information about this exhibition.

Activities during the upcoming February holidays

During the upcoming February school holidays there are lots of interesting and creative activities at the AAMU for children as well as adults. If you'd like to join one of the activities, e-mail us at info@aamu.nl. The programme is as follows:

Wednesday 22 February: 2.30pm children's workshop The story of the goanna (€ 3 ex museum admission, includes materials, a drink and snack)

Saturday 25 February: 1.30pm - 2.30pm didgeridoo workshop by Carolus van Kuilenburg (entrance with your museum ticket, the workshop itself is free!)

Sunday 26 February: 2.30pm guided tour of Heart and Soul (€ 3, ex museum admission)

Wednesday 29 Februari: 2.30pm family guided tour for parents and grandparents with children (€ 3 adults, children free; ex museum admission)

Saturday 3 March: 2.30 pm children's workshop Making sand drawings (€ 3 ex museum admission, includes materials, a drink and snack)

Sunday 4 March: 2.30 pm guided tour of Heart and Soul (€ 3 ex museum admission). And at 2.30pm there will also be a children's workshop Do the X-ray (€ 3, ex museum admission, includes materials, a drink and snack).

In the AAMU artshop: glass artworks by Summer Sanders and new works from Papunya Tula

Currently on display and on sale in the AAMU artshop are glass artworks by Indigenous artist Summer Sanders. The objects that she makes are very diverse, from beautiful shields to large dishes. The special production process contributes to the exclusivity of the objects. Summer paints in liquid glass which gives an extraordinary, flowing effect. Her designs are inspired by the Dreamings and the land of the Australian outback. Her work can now be found in several museum collections and the collections of government bodies in Australia. Her work is exhibited worldwide.

Several new paintings by Papunya Tula artists have arrived for sale in the museum's artshop. Papunya Tula is the oldest and one of the most renowned art centres of Aboriginal artists in Australia. The artworks are made with acrylic paint on Belgian linen. Each work is supplied with its own certificate explaining the meaning of the painting. You can visit the art shop free of admission Tuesday-Friday (10.00am - 5.00pm) and on Saturday and Sunday (11.00am - 5.00pm).

News

Sunday 29 January: curator's floortalk Heart and Soul

Curator of the AAMU Dr Georges Petitjean will give a special tour of the new exhibiton Heart and Soul. The Laverty Collection, Sydney, on Sunday 29 January. lees verder...

10 December: diner with Aboriginal literature at Restaurant Zindering

What better way than to enjoy Aboriginal literature and poetry during a very special diner with delicious Australian wines? The AAMU and Restaurant Zindering at Utrecht's Stadsschouwburg organise this literary diner together. Masterchef Remco Vellinga is inspired by the Australian land. lees verder...

21 December: a new lecture on Aboriginal astronomy by astophysicist Dr Ragbir Bhathal

After the sell-out lecture in July Dr Ragbir Bhathal, an award winning author and astrophysicist from Sydney, Australia, will return to Utrecht to give a public lecture on perspectives on Aboriginal astronomy on 21 December 2011 at 8pm at the AAMU. Dr Bhathal is carrying out a national project on Aboriginal astronomy and has recently published two books on this fascinating subject. lees verder...