Arthur Papadimitriou
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Arthur Papadimitriou received the highest French award, Chevalier De Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
, on the 20th April 2006 by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres
, Minister of Culture and Communication, for his contribution to French and Australian culture.
In 1994 Papadimitriou took his first professional job as a primary school teacher at Papunya, in remote NT
. Papadimitriou's interest in indigenous art was stirred as he befriended some of the artists in the town, and as he learned more about the symbols, stories and meanings of the paintings, he began collecting artworks. His collection of Aboriginal
art from the Central and Western desert regions is large, and his desire to share it has culminated in a number of donations and exhibitions.
Papadimitriou has donated numerous works to Benalla Art Gallery and the Musée du Quai Branly
, France's new museum and study centre devoted to indigenous cultures of the world, scheduled to open its doors for the first time later this year. On the 22nd June 2006, The Musee du Quai was officially open by Jacques Chirac
and attending by figures such as Kofi Annan
. Papadimitriou was an invited guest at the opening ceremonies.
The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts has an annual award titled "The Papadimitriou Inspirational Award" for students at the college.
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an Order of France, established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture, and confirmed as part of the Ordre national du Mérite by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963...
, on the 20th April 2006 by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres
Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres
Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres , often known as RDDV, is a French politician, France's Minister of Culture from 2004 to 2007...
, Minister of Culture and Communication, for his contribution to French and Australian culture.
In 1994 Papadimitriou took his first professional job as a primary school teacher at Papunya, in remote NT
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
. Papadimitriou's interest in indigenous art was stirred as he befriended some of the artists in the town, and as he learned more about the symbols, stories and meanings of the paintings, he began collecting artworks. His collection of Aboriginal
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
art from the Central and Western desert regions is large, and his desire to share it has culminated in a number of donations and exhibitions.
Papadimitriou has donated numerous works to Benalla Art Gallery and the Musée du Quai Branly
Musée du quai Branly
thumb|225px|Musée du quai BranlyThe Musée du quai Branly , known in English as the Quai Branly Museum, nicknamed MQB, is a museum in Paris, France that features indigenous art, cultures and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The museum is located at 37, quai Branly -...
, France's new museum and study centre devoted to indigenous cultures of the world, scheduled to open its doors for the first time later this year. On the 22nd June 2006, The Musee du Quai was officially open by Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chirac is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. He previously served as Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988 , and as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.After completing his studies of the DEA's degree at the...
and attending by figures such as Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
. Papadimitriou was an invited guest at the opening ceremonies.
The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts has an annual award titled "The Papadimitriou Inspirational Award" for students at the college.