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Breath of Life

Breath of Life

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The yidaki is an iconic Aboriginal instrument that unites people and is a cultural and spiritual marker. This exhibition at the Fondation Opales aims to acquaint a European audience with this captivating musical instrument, its people, culture, and land. Three prominent Yolngu artists share the remote community of Gangan as their homeland and connect past and present through their vivid and innovative work.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 148 pages
\n Publication date: 12 July 2021
\n Publisher: Five Continents Editions
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Yidaki is a unique musical instrument that has been embraced by people all over the world. It is a symbol of unity and healing, connecting past and present through the work of three prominent Yolngu artists. The instrument is more than just a wooden object; it is a cultural and spiritual marker that tells the story of a region and a people. Through their vivid and innovative work, the artists connect the Mokuy spirits or Wititj, the Rainbow Serpent, to several ancestrally significant places. This exhibition at the Fondation Opales provides an opportunity to learn more about this captivating musical instrument and the culture that surrounds it.

The yidaki is a captivating musical instrument that has been embraced by people all over the world. It is a symbol of unity and healing, connecting past and present through the work of three prominent Yolngu artists. The instrument is more than just a wooden object; it is a cultural and spiritual marker that tells the story of a region and a people. Through their vivid and innovative work, the artists connect the Mokuy spirits or Wititj, the Rainbow Serpent, to several ancestrally significant places. This exhibition at the Fondation Opales provides an opportunity to learn more about this captivating musical instrument and the culture that surrounds it.

\n Weight: 772g\n
Dimension: 408 x 356 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788874399635\n \n

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