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Emerging Australian and New Zealand Art Histories

About the Book Series

This series highlights the groundbreaking work of emerging scholars who are reshaping the histories of Australian and New Zealand art. It showcases fresh perspectives and innovative approaches, particularly the growing emphasis on global and transnational narratives that connect the art and culture of these regions with the wider world.

A key focus of the series is the work of rising Māori and Aboriginal scholars, whose contributions bring vital Indigenous perspectives to the predominantly European-derived art histories of Australia and New Zealand. By integrating these voices, the series underscores the richness and complexity of the region’s artistic heritage and its relevance on a global scale.

The series also reflects a broader shift in art history - a move away from hierarchical, centre-periphery models toward a more inclusive and decentralized understanding of global art. Australia and New Zealand, with their unique blend of First Nations and colonial histories, are at the forefront of this transformation, offering privileged vantage points for rethinking art history in a way that challenges traditional boundaries.

Through this series, readers will discover how a new generation of art writers from Australia and New Zealand are no longer operating on the margins of global scholarship. Instead, they are leading the way in reimagining art history, demonstrating that the region’s artistic and cultural narratives are not only relevant but often ahead of global trends.

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Australian Women, Art and the Interwar Years Migration and Identity

Australian Women, Art and the Interwar Years: Migration and Identity

1st Edition

Forthcoming

By Victoria Souliman
May 19, 2026

Australian Women, Art and the Interwar Years: Migration and Identity offers fresh perspectives on the challenges emerging from past nationalistic narratives of Australian art, particularly regarding the ways they have overlooked women’s agency in shaping Australian art and identity.Through a ...

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