{"product_id":"albert-namatjira","title":"Albert Namatjira","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED, 2022 AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS, SMALL PUBLISHER'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED, 2022 SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS, EIGHT TO 10 YEARS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning artist Vincent Namatjira tells the life story of his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira, one of Australia’s most iconic artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent’s witty and moving paintings are accompanied by evocative text, which records the pivotal moments in Albert’s life. In telling his great-grandfather’s story, Vincent builds a compelling picture of the times and conditions in which Albert lived and worked, capturing his triumphs and tragedy against a backdrop of social change and historical injustices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poignant children’s book provides an important tool for discussion about Australia’s art history, and a launching pad for exploration of the key moments in Australia’s Aboriginal Rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlbert Namatjira\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique children’s picture book of both artistic beauty and historical importance, and will appeal to children, art collectors and those looking for a special gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork in this book is part of a body of work called ‘Albert’s Story’ that was acquired by QAGOMA - Queensland Art Gallery\/Gallery of Modern Art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Guide Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54374843318547,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/5614\/1075\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-03at3.28.38pm.png?v=1783056773","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.artguide.com.au\/products\/albert-namatjira","provider":"Art Guide Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}