Australian curators are seeking a ban of exports of aboriginal art from the country. Next week there’s an important auction of about 1000 aboriginal works of art. “Alarmed by the number of early Aboriginal paintings being sold to overseas collectors, the curators and other critics were successful last year in having changes made to the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act. Now, an export permit must be obtained for Aboriginal art works more than 20 years old and valued at $10,000 or more.” – Sydney Morning Herald