Christopher Wareham Christopher Wareham i(A110555 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 The Narratives of Albert Namatjira Wendy Aitken , Christopher Wareham , 2017 single work criticism
— Appears in: Australian Aboriginal Studies , no. 1 2017; (p. 56-68)

'Albert Namatjira gained public acclaim for his art at a time when Aboriginal people were excluded from full citizenship in Australia. His narrative provides a context to analyse the human impact of the assimilation policy and the official control exercised over Aboriginal lives, and how these were rationalised within the institutional bureaucracy. This paper examines the reasons for his popular success and analyses the discourse to reveal the racist assumptions that underpinned much of the artistic criticism Namatjira's work received. This paper demonstrates that the legacy of control and exploitation over Aboriginal artists from the Hermannsburg School is not confined to the past, and concludes that Namatjira's own legacy is profoundly important for the identity of modern Australia.'  (Publication abstract)
1 The Excuse i "His face stares stony straight.", Christopher Wareham , 2007 single work poetry
— Appears in: Acting from the Heart : Australian Advocates for Asylum Seekers Tell Their Stories 2007; (p. 132)
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