Bibliograph

Culture is life, a photographic exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in modern Australia, Wayne Quilliam ; [foreword by Rhoda Roberts]

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Culture is life, a photographic exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in modern Australia, Wayne Quilliam ; [foreword by Rhoda Roberts]

Language

eng

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Culture is life

Responsibility statement

Wayne Quilliam ; [foreword by Rhoda Roberts]

Sub title

a photographic exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in modern Australia

Summary

Culture is Life is a modern, photographic celebration of the diversity of Indigenous Australians. Pre-eminent Aboriginal photographer Wayne Quilliam has an archive of thousands of images and interviews with Indigenous people across the country. Through the images in this stunning collection, Wayne's work explores the nuances of Indigenous thinking and identity, and focuses on how the First peoples view their place within the contemporary culture of Australia. The people featured in Culture is Life include many high-profile Indigenous Australians, as well as community members of different ages from Tasmania to the Torres Strait, offering insights into the dreams of youth and the reflections of Elders. With various feature sections on significant events such as Sorry Day and the All Stars game, this book is an accessible gateway to better understand and appreciate the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, presented as a stunning and contemporary photo book

Target audience

adult

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