Parrtjima – A Festival in Light showcases the oldest continuous cultures on Earth through the newest technology against the backdrop of the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs/Mparntwe, from 12 to 21 April, with installations and events responding to the theme ‘Interconnectedness’. New large-scale light installations include Arrernte, a series of illuminated cars celebrating a collage of work across Eastern, Western and Central language groups; Honouring, an immersive passageway paying homage to Arrernte leader, the late Dr MK Turner OAM; and Tjoritja Cockatoos, brought to life by Vanessa Inkamala’s evocative art in the style of the Hermannsburg School of watercolour and the…
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2024 | Alice Springs/Mparntwe
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