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The Keeping Place - Mosman : Dr Jeff McMullen

National Reconciliation Week - 27 May to 3 June It is a time to celebrate and build on the relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife is raising awareness of the week-long event and encouraging all Australians to join the reconciliation conversation and reflect on our shared histories, contributions and achievements. On the 20th May, the Foundation hosted the opening of an Aboriginal Art Exhibition, "How Ironic", at the Soldiers Institute Mosman, Sydney Harbour National Park. Artworks came from a range of famous Aboriginal artists including the owners of the collection -- Gordon and his wife Elaine Syron. "Reconciliation Week is about showing respect for cultural difference as a fundamental responsibility we owe each other." said Susanna Bradshaw, MC of the exhibition and CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. The Hon Philip Ruddock officially opened the exhibition. Other special guest speakers included; • John Morse AM, Indigenous Tourism Advisor and former CEO of Tourism Australia • Dr Jeff McMullen, ABC 60 Minutes, Director Ian Thorpe Foundation and patron • Adrian Newstead, Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery since 1982 • Magistrate Brian Lulham • Millie Ingram, CEO of Wyanga Older Peoples Home, Redfern • Adam Hill • Michelle Lovegrove, SBS Aboriginal Unit • Shane Mortimer, • Steve Miller, Manager of Aboriginal sector development for Museums & Galleries NSW, past curator of Powerhouse Museum. "By bringing together an inspiring group of speakers to highlight the need for a National Aboriginal Art Centre (NAAC), it is hoped that the collections of Shane Mortimer, Val Lhuede and the Syrons can come together to form the basis of the NACC." she said. "Australia is home to a National Art Gallery, and there are Contemporary Art galleries in every state but Australia has never had an art gallery dedicated to Aboriginal art, Australia's original art form and true art history." said Ms Bradshaw. "Supporting projects like this that preserve, protect and share the unique stories of Australia's history is an important aspect of the Foundation's conservation work," said Ms Bradshaw. The famous David Gulpilil portrait - an Archibald entry in 1988 and Judgement by his Peers were on exhibition as were a collection of traditional and urban artworks and sculptures. A permanent home for displaying these artworks is yet to be found, but various sites around Sydney Harbour were suggested from Garden to Goat Island (MeMel). Member for Wagga Wagga -- Daryl Maguire, has been a keen supporter and advisor to the Syrons for many years and is spearheading the campaign to find this growing collection of Aboriginal history a home -- described by many including Adrian Newstead as the most important art collection in Australia.