I can't remember where exactly I took this picture (or if I was allowed) - but I think I was in the GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane). Aboriginal art fascinates me and so too the culture. And I was reminded of this yesterday when I received an email from Australia, which I am going to share it with you because its just great - show your support at recognise.org.au: Dear Andy, Because I know you're concerned about the struggle for justice, and about how artists prosecute the struggle, here's a speech by the Yothu Yindi lead singer, made on the occasion of being inducted into the ARIA hall of fame. He goes straight to politics. (Because he has died, we can no longer say his first name, but his family have kindly given permission for his music and videos to be public, and his formal name to be used.) Yothu Yindi, you may remember, hit fame with their song Treaty - always determined to get the message out - our own Joe Hill, 'Because he has died we can no longer say his first name, but his family have kindly given permission for his music and videos to be public...' - you can listen to Yothu Yindi below:
