Ken McGregor: The Life and Times of Albert Namatjira Book Launch

Ken McGregor: The Life and Times of Albert Namatjira Book Launch

Join us for the Melbourne launch of The Life and Times of Albert Namatjira.

By Yarra Libraries

Date and time

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT

Location

Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library

182 St Georges Road North Fitzroy, VIC 3068 Australia

About this event

Compiled and written by Ken McGregor, designed and edited by Jenny Zimmer. Consisting of 448 comprehensively illustrated pages. Profits from the sale of this book will go to support the Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre, Alice Springs. Destined to be regarded as the most authoritative, thoroughly researched and most meticulously illustrated monograph on Albert Namatjira for years to come. Produced in close consultation with the Namatjira family and Namatjira Legacy Trust, Ken McGregor’s eagerly awaited; The Life and Times of Albert Namatjira is an insightful study of Namatjira and his art.

Bookings required.

As required by the Victorian Government mandate, entry to our libraries will only be permitted to people who have checked in and for those aged 18 years or above, who can provide evidence of their full vaccination status or have a valid exemption. Staff will be on-site to assist people with getting proof of their vaccination and to assist with checking in.

If you have accessibility questions or requirements, please contact us at yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au or on 1300 695 427.

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Yarra Libraries delivers over 2,000 free community programs each year, ranging from early literacy programs (e.g. BabyTime & Storytime), digital literacy sessions, creative technology workshops, thought-provoking public lectures and literary festivals (Kids Book Fest & Fitzroy Writers Festival).

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