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		<title>Persistence and Change in Papua New Guinea Art: The Net Bag (Bilum) as Art and Ethnic Commodity in the Global Market Place</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 10, 5:00-6:30pm
Coach House, Green College, 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Lecture by Michael Mel, Associate Professor in Cultural Education and Indigenous Processes of Art, Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea.
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		<title>Mbu Walg Kupun II</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Interview with Tom Deko</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Tom Deko putting the finishing touches on Musicians. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
Interview by Elaine Monds and Dan Lepsoe, April 2009
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EM: Where do you get the ideas for your work?
TD: When I think of art, the first thing I have on my mind is colour. Shapes come afterwards. My sculptures are meant to be lively: viewers should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interview with Cathy Kata</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Cathy Kata sings a traditional song about bilum-making during a performance at Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, September 2009. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
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Interview by Dan Lepsoe, 2009
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DL: In many parts of PNG, people of all ages carry handmade bags- bilums- suited to their different tastes, activities, and backgrounds. What does bilum mean to you?
CK: There’s a song [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interview with Martin Morububuna</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Martin Morububuna, a leading artist in PNG since the 1970s, inherited his talent from his grandfather. Behind him is Fever of Milamala, in progress. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
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Interview by Elaine Monds and Dan Lepsoe, 2009
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		<title>Fashion and Bilum, from Tradition to Modernity, from Individual Creation to Collective Achievement</title>
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Cathy Kata showing &#8220;looping&#8221;, the traditional hand-weaving technique used to make bilums in Papua New Guinea. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
Essay by Nicolas Garnier
Centre de Recherche et de Documentation sur l&#8217;Oc&#233;anie
University of Papua New Guinea
Alliance Fran&#231;aise de Port Moresby

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), string bags, or bilum in Tok Pisin (a widely spoken Creole), are commonly used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Performance Art of Michael Mel: hearing silenced voices, sharing histories and seeking Mbu Noman (wisdom)</title>
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Michael Mel performing Shoosh! Na Kang Temani te tokor il. Nunga koom talg na ta. (Shoosh! I am chanting a tale. Give me your ears) at Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, September 2009. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
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Essay by Pamela C. Rosi
Bridgewater State College
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INTRODUCTION: A CONTEXT OF ENTANGLED HISTORIES
Since the 19th century, the unique art forms of Papua [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Artist from the Bena Valley: Tom Deko</title>
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Tom Deko in his studio at the University of Goroka. (Photo: Dan Lepsoe)
Essay by Michael A. Mel
University of Goroka

Tom Deko was born in Makia village in the Bena area of the Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). As a youngster, Tom grew up learning the language, lore, and laws of his local community. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martin Morububuna Biography</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Photo: D. Lepsoe&#160;
Martin Morububuna is one of Papua New Guinea’s most accomplished graphic artists, renowned as a painter, printmaker, and muralist. 
Martin was born in 1957 in Kwebwaga Village in the Trobriand Islands. After high school, he joined the Creative Arts Centre, then attended Papua New Guinea’s National Arts School and began participating in group [...]]]></description>
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		<title>London Performances: Michael Mel and Rosanna Raymond</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oct. 7 update: photos posted.
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Thursday, September 24, 6:30pm
Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, 2a Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, London
Tel: +44 0 20 7436 4899
Performances by Michael Mel and Rosanna Raymond. Open bar and refreshments.
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ROSANNA RAYMOND PERFORMANCE
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MICHAEL MEL PERFORMANCE
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