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These are the individual Art stories, or you can listen to them grouped into topics as Art journeys.

Mereenie Ridge Indigenous artwork can depict some important information about the landscape.	Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula A profile of one of the early practitioners of the Western Desert art movement.	Rock Art circa 1970 The Jay Creek station displays a more modern approach to Aboriginal rock art.
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Battarbee & Namatjira How Albert Namatjira applied his local sensitivities to the European traditions he was taught.	Wild Woman Dreaming Pangkalang The "Pangkalangka" was a powerful and magical woman who would steal children and young men for herself.	Yarrentyty Arltere Art Story The unique environment of a town camp is represented in the work of the Yarrenyty-Arltere Artists.
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Arrarnta Cowgirl A decorated pot tells the tale of the Hermannsburg water pipe project.	Legacy of Albert Namatjira Albert Namatjira (28 July 1902 - 8 August 1959), born Elea Namatjira, was an Australian artist. He was a Western Arrarnta…	Camels in the Landscape Camels can put the landscape into perspective.
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Lenie Namatjira Lenie is Albert Namatjira's grand daughter. She describes her love of depicting her land in painting.	Kevin Namatjira Albert Namatjira's grandson talks about his passion for painting.	Out of the Spinifex Author Kaye Kessing recognises that spinifex is the key to survival for many native species.
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Felt rabbits go feral Siri Omberg creates felt rabbits to illustrate the impact of feral animals on the Australian landscape.	Place for Reflection There is a distinct point when entering Serpentine Gorge where all conversation stops.	Night Parrot The elusive night parrot lives on as a costume in a local wearable art festival.
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Losing Control For an artist, a loss of control can sometimes reap rewards.	Native Flora Jewellery Siri uses the shapes of native flora to create her unique jewellery.	J9 looks to Macs for inspiration J9 says the West Macs take her breath away and inspire her art.
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Ochre - the Worldwide Phenomenon Historian Dick Kimber looks at how ochre has been used in art over the centuries- both in the West Macs and worldwide.	Rust, the landscape and art Collection of stories from artists all inspired by the landscape and the rust...	The importance of Mulga How an old car rusting in the landscape had a relationship with the mulga around it.
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Dan Murphy metalwork artist For metalwork artist Dan Murphy, old cars are part of the West Macs landscape.	Using Ochre in Art Ochre has become a favourite material for modern artists too.	Mr Bowman Marilynn Armstrong recalls growing up around Glen Helen at the time when Brian Bowman ran the homestead.
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Alienation to Country Sue McLeod describes the dilemma of non-Indigenous artists in representing the landscape.	A long artistic heritage The rising interest in Indigenous art attracts well known contemporary artist, Euan McLeod.	Buying Art When buying Indigenous art, always look for an ethical dealer.
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Plein-Au Art Deb Clarke describes the best method for capturing the landscape of the West Macs.	Palm Valley: inspiration for art Palm Valley is a significant place of inspiration for Deb Clark.	Artistic nature A fondness for fronds meets rice paper calligraphy.
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Ivy Pareroultja Ivy is an Arrarnta who only ever uses three colours in her paintings	Painting the connection Indigenous artists can bring a unique perspective when painting the scenes of their land.	Vessels Sally Mumford takes us on a journey through some of her artwork.
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Tiny Science In a landscape known for its vastness, some people still find inspiration in the small.	Arts of Boats Henry Smith talks about one of his artworks.	Full of Beanies Siri Omberg creates striking hats with Indigenous woman in remote communities.
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Namatjira inspires the young Cooney The landscapes and colours captured by Albert Namatjira were a revelation to one young artist.
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