Design DownUnder is here to help you discover the extraordinary world of contemporary Aboriginal Australian art being created by remote communities across Australia. This unique art form is both ancient and contemporary. It is vibrant and radical in expression, and deeply rooted in stories about the creation of the universe, the world, and life. At Design DownUnder, we are honored to showcase established and emerging Australian Aboriginal artists working in paint, sculpture, fabric, and glasswork, who are creating captivating artworks resonating with the rich artistic tapestry of their ancient culture.
We hope you will find our website to be a convenient/compact/simple doorway for discovering Australian Aboriginal art. We encourage viewers to reach out to the art centers and galleries provided on our site, and to support their efforts. Please also consider using Design DownUnder as a resource as well. We have had "boots-on-the-ground" across Australia for many years, having traveled to twenty-two remote Australian Aboriginal art centers and visited and purchased art from many of the commercial Australian galleries listed on our site. As your "go-to helper" in the United States, Design DownUnder will be delighted to work with you in tailoring perfect art choices for all of your spaces. We welcome a diverse client base, including corporations, businesses, designers, architects, and private clients alike.
Design DownUnder is committed to providing the highest quality, most ethical client services, including:
- full support for the opertaing principles set forth in the The Indigenous Art Code,
- handling and storage of shipments,
- navigating tax considerations,
- establishing provenance and authenticity,
- securing insurance,
- managing foreign exchange transfers,
- ensuring correctness of sizing, stretching, framing, lighting,
- overseeing installations, and,
- engaging in price negotiations.
Feel free to explore our website as a starting point to discover and acquire some of the most exquisite and contemporary art available today. We are actively establishing operations in Asheville, North Carolina, and plan to offer full services by summer 2024.
During our development phase, please direct any inquiries to info@design-downunder.com. We appreciate your interest and look forward to serving you soon.