Colin and Elizabeth Laverty's Aboriginal Art Collection Documented in New Publication
A new publication documents the extensive collection of Aboriginal art assembled by Sydney doctor Colin Laverty and his wife Elizabeth. The book features high-quality color reproductions of artworks alongside photographs of the landscapes where the artists create their work. Additional portraits and informed essays are included throughout the volume. This collection represents one of Australia's most distinctive assemblages of recent and contemporary Aboriginal art. The publication serves as a comprehensive archive of this significant private holding.
Key facts
- Colin Laverty is a Sydney doctor
- He collected Aboriginal art with his wife Elizabeth
- Their collection focuses on recent and contemporary Aboriginal art
- The collection is considered one of Australia's most singular
- A new book documents their collection
- The book contains color-accurate reproductions
- Photographs show landscapes where artists work
- The publication includes portraits and informed essays
Entities
Artists
- Colin Laverty
- Elizabeth Laverty
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia