Dolls Down Under

Josh G. of The Aither (an online international art and culture publication), keeps me up-to-date on black-doll-related happenings and information. Last week he informed me of a black-doll-related show in Sydney, Australia called Bertha! at the Power House Museum. The show features vintage Pacific dolls that tell the life story of Harold Samu's drag alter-ego, Bertha. The dolls are from Harold's personal collection found at thrift stores and on eBay throughout the years. See the dolls below:

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Josh also informed me about Destiny Deacon who is an Australian First Nations photographer, filmmaker, and artist. Destiny uses black dolls in her photography. See some of Destiny's art and learn more about her in The Guardian's November 24, 2020, article, "Destiny Deacon on humour in art, racism, 'Koori kitsch' and why dolls are better than people."

Thanks again, Josh, for keeping me up-to-date on black-doll information as you become aware of it.

Related Links

The Powerhouse Museum Bertha's Story

Selected Works by Destiny Deacon

The Aither

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