Press Release: The bold and vivid artwork of the Traditional Owners of the Argyle Diamond Mine is being celebrated in Europe with the single largest exhibition of Aboriginal art solely from the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Supported by Rio Tinto, the exhibition titled Country to Coast: Colors of the Kimberley comprises 44 pieces of artwork and is on display at the AAMU Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art in the Netherlands. The AAMU is the only private museum in Europe exclusively dedicated to contemporary indigenous art.
At an event at the AAMU that brought together key sponsors of the exhibition, including banks, private sponsors and Dutch and Australian companies, curator of the museum, Georges Petitjean said, “ these artists are recognized as amongst the most powerful contemporary Australian artists of their generation and the exhibition aims to strengthen their reputation in Europe.”
Valued at more than $1 million, the artwork is a visual journey through the Kimberley region, one of Australia’s last frontiers and home to a rich art tradition. In powerful canvases showcasing the ochre the renowned artists depict the striking sites and features of their country. Many historical events are also incorporated into the paintings.
Rio Tinto’s chief executive of diamonds and minerals, Alan Davies said,
“Rio Tinto is delighted to support the Country to Coast exhibition and we congratulate the Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art on bringing together these important artworks. The Traditional Owners of the Argyle Diamond Mine are extraordinary Australian cultural leaders and it is through their sacred narratives that we can develop a deep understanding of their culture and their country.”
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and New York Stock Exchange listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium,copper, diamonds, thermal and metallurgical coal, uranium, gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide and salt) and iron ore. Activities span the world and are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America.
About Rio Tinto Diamonds
Rio Tinto is one of the world's major diamond producers through its 100 percent control of the Argyle mine in Australia, 60 percent of the Diavik mine in Canada, a 78 percent interest in the Murowa mine in Zimbabwe. These three mines allow Rio Tinto to produce diamonds for all market segments. Rio Tinto also has an advanced diamond project in India. Rio Tinto's share of the production from its three operating mines is sold through its Diamonds Sales and Marketing office in Antwerp, Belgium with representative offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong and New York. Rio Tinto Diamonds is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process as well as a founding member of Responsible Jewellery Council.
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