Friday, April 17, 2026<\/p>\n
\nNew Bremen museum could have nationwide impact<\/h2>\n
jerry martin<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tNEW BREMEN – There are many unanswered questions about the details of Crown’s new arts and culture center in New Bremen, but one thing is certain: as proposed, the facility will open up a new world of art to Ohio and much of the United States. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tIt could also have an unprecedented impact on the study and appreciation of Australian Aboriginal art, a unique field in the global art world.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAboriginal art is part of the culture of Australia’s indigenous peoples, also known as Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on the Australian continent for over 50,000 years. They represent the longest continuous culture found anywhere on Earth. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAlthough examples of prehistoric Aboriginal art have been discovered in caves and rock formations, modern Indigenous artists burst onto the global stage in the 1970s, and their art has been an important movement in the art world ever since. Today, Aboriginal art reflects the immense diversity of people and cultures and explores complex systems of connections between people and places, often rooted in traditional belief systems.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBy 2010, several works of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art had sold for more than $1 million.<\/p>\n
Under construction<\/h4>\n\n <\/p>\nPhoto by Paige Sutter\/Daily Standard<\/p>\n
Construction continues on the Crown Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art on East Monroe Street in New Bremen. It is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tIn late March, Bremen-based Crown Equipment Co. of New Bremen announced in a modest news release that the new building on East Monroe Street that local residents have been watching take shape for months will become a facility called the Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum, scheduled to open in late 2026.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAccording to the release, the museum “will showcase one of the largest collections of contemporary Aboriginal art in North America.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“As the museum’s main exhibit, the Aboriginal Art Collection features over 100 contemporary paintings and sculptures, each telling a unique story and offering visitors the opportunity to experience a contemporary expression of one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThe 23,700-square-foot, one-story facility will include both permanent and rotating exhibit space, as well as a gift shop, the release states.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThis is an account of Western Ohio’s extraordinary cultural treasures. It would be a treasure not only in New Bremen but also in Cincinnati and Dayton. Currently, there is only one museum in the United States dedicated to contemporary Aboriginal art. Those who create, study, and love this particular field of contemporary art will begin to perceive perhaps the largest collection in North America as a kind of cultural mecca.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBut details are scant. A Crown spokesperson declined to answer multiple questions from the Daily Standard seeking more information about the project, the art collection, or the story behind Crown’s interest in Australian Aboriginal art, saying only that they would provide further details closer to the facility’s opening. The company also declined to explain why it is not sharing more information at this time.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tInformation about the artists and people represented, collection development, curators, collectors, institutions and the Australian community is not available, but a news release from Crown said the museum project is rooted in the company’s more than 60 years of business in Australia. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cThis project also reflects our continued commitment to supporting local cultural education and community enrichment,\u201d the release added.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tCrown’s well-known efforts in these areas have had a significant impact, including its role at the American Bicycle Museum in New Bremen, founded by Crown CEO and Chairman James Dicke II. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDavid Maurer, president of the New Bremen Historical Society, said there is excitement in the community about the museum, but acknowledged that little is known about it beyond a short statement released by the Crown. The historical society posted several photos of construction progress on its Facebook page.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“We don’t actually have a lot of information yet,” Maurer told the Daily Standard. “We welcome this construction because it’s probably going to bring more people into town, probably busloads of people at times. The building is very nice.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHe said one of the details shared was that the facility’s parking lot will be accessible by bus. “One idea is that this could be a big attraction for visitors, perhaps in combination with the bicycle museum, as a package where you sell both together,” he added.<\/p>\n
american aboriginal art<\/h4>\n\n ![](\"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776465482_314_Crowns-new-art-project.jpg\"\/)
<\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
Hot-blown cold-worked glass basket by Jenni Chemare Martiniello, 2017.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tUntil now, Aboriginal art has only appeared in Ohio on an occasional, temporary basis, such as brief stops by traveling collections or pop-up gallery exhibitions. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tTo define the significance and scope of the New Bremen Crown Project, one must refer to the criteria of the Kluge-Ruhe Native Art Collection at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. It is the only museum in the United States dedicated to Australian Indigenous art, and in fact, the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Australian Indigenous art.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tA Kluge-Roue spokesperson pointed out that other US institutions also include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in their collections and host exhibitions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAfter opening at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, the museum has just held a large-scale touring exhibition of artist Papunya Tula’s artwork, “Iritica Kuwari Chungu” (Past and Present Together), which runs until April 11 at New York University’s Gray Museum of Art. The work will tour to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in October 2026. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThe spokesperson also said “The Stars We Don’t See: Australia’s Indigenous Art” is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever held internationally. This ground-breaking exhibition is the result of a partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and the National Gallery in Washington, DC. The Denver Art Museum will be the second venue.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tIn Ohio, The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space in Columbus has been praised for its dynamic contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs that occasionally incorporate Australian Aboriginal art. In 2018, an exhibition called “Pattern Thinking” was held, featuring works by artists such as Clifford Possum Japalchari, one of the founders of the Western Desert Art Movement. Nancy Crow. Maya Miettinen. And Minnie Pawar. The exhibition was curated by Columbus scholar and artist Ann Keener.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThese are the types of events and places where Ohioans, like all Americans, have previously had access to Aboriginal art.<\/p>\n
A thrilling development<\/h4>\n\n ![](\"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776465482_4_Crowns-new-art-project.jpg\"\/)
<\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namalari Japalchari is the founder of the Western Desert Art Movement. Shown is his Mitsukajiri, 1971-1972.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tThe Daily Standard asked Nicie Cumpston, director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, what Crown’s proposed New Bremen museum would mean for the state of Australian Aboriginal art appreciation in Ohio and the Midwest. Cumpston is a descendant of the Barkandji people of New South Wales who migrated from Adelaide, Australia to take over Kluge Ruhe in 2025.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBeyond its meaning for the state of Ohio, Cumpston was interested in the national and global opportunities that would be enhanced by New Bremen’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum. She said Kluge-Ruhe wanted to do everything it could to engage with, foster connections and support the Crown Art Museum, and saw this as a great opportunity to expand the audience for contemporary Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe first heard the news in the newspaper and said it was a “thrilling” development for the Australian artists and communities involved.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“It’s really amazing,” she said. “I’m sure Australian communities and artists who are joining this movement today are excited about this news.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are very focused on engaging, educating and understanding these artists and their culture,\u201d she said. “The fact that[Crown]brings a new audience to its mission represents a tremendous opportunity.”<\/p>\n
\n ![](\"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776465482_441_Crowns-new-art-project.jpg\"\/)
<\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
‘Wantili’ (2014) by Bugai Whyoulter depicts elements of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tPrior to his appointment at Kluge-Rouet, Cumpston served as the inaugural Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 2008 to 2025. From 2014 to 2025 he was also Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Tarnanti Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. Since then, she has collaborated with hundreds of artists and curated 16 major exhibitions. 2008.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe said she had no further details about the New Bremen Collection and could not speculate about its contents.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHowever, Mr Cumpston said he hoped representatives from the Crown Museum would visit Kluge-Roue in the near future to gather opinions and ideas as they move forward with their own project.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are excited about the possibilities (of the New Bremen project) and want to work with people like this across the country,\u201d she said. \u201cAny connections we (the two museums) have could enrich our respective collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe stressed that the Crown Art Museum is “a really important, really special opportunity and we’re happy to support it in any way we can. This isn’t really about individual museums, but ultimately it’s about art and artists and exposing them to new audiences and new cultures. We’re essentially all working together.”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Photo by Paige Sutter\/Daily Standard<\/p>\n
Construction continues on the Crown Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art on East Monroe Street in New Bremen. It is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tIn late March, Bremen-based Crown Equipment Co. of New Bremen announced in a modest news release that the new building on East Monroe Street that local residents have been watching take shape for months will become a facility called the Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum, scheduled to open in late 2026.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAccording to the release, the museum “will showcase one of the largest collections of contemporary Aboriginal art in North America.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“As the museum’s main exhibit, the Aboriginal Art Collection features over 100 contemporary paintings and sculptures, each telling a unique story and offering visitors the opportunity to experience a contemporary expression of one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThe 23,700-square-foot, one-story facility will include both permanent and rotating exhibit space, as well as a gift shop, the release states.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThis is an account of Western Ohio’s extraordinary cultural treasures. It would be a treasure not only in New Bremen but also in Cincinnati and Dayton. Currently, there is only one museum in the United States dedicated to contemporary Aboriginal art. Those who create, study, and love this particular field of contemporary art will begin to perceive perhaps the largest collection in North America as a kind of cultural mecca.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBut details are scant. A Crown spokesperson declined to answer multiple questions from the Daily Standard seeking more information about the project, the art collection, or the story behind Crown’s interest in Australian Aboriginal art, saying only that they would provide further details closer to the facility’s opening. The company also declined to explain why it is not sharing more information at this time.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tInformation about the artists and people represented, collection development, curators, collectors, institutions and the Australian community is not available, but a news release from Crown said the museum project is rooted in the company’s more than 60 years of business in Australia. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cThis project also reflects our continued commitment to supporting local cultural education and community enrichment,\u201d the release added.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tCrown’s well-known efforts in these areas have had a significant impact, including its role at the American Bicycle Museum in New Bremen, founded by Crown CEO and Chairman James Dicke II. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDavid Maurer, president of the New Bremen Historical Society, said there is excitement in the community about the museum, but acknowledged that little is known about it beyond a short statement released by the Crown. The historical society posted several photos of construction progress on its Facebook page.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“We don’t actually have a lot of information yet,” Maurer told the Daily Standard. “We welcome this construction because it’s probably going to bring more people into town, probably busloads of people at times. The building is very nice.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHe said one of the details shared was that the facility’s parking lot will be accessible by bus. “One idea is that this could be a big attraction for visitors, perhaps in combination with the bicycle museum, as a package where you sell both together,” he added.<\/p>\n
american aboriginal art<\/h4>\n\n <\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
Hot-blown cold-worked glass basket by Jenni Chemare Martiniello, 2017.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tUntil now, Aboriginal art has only appeared in Ohio on an occasional, temporary basis, such as brief stops by traveling collections or pop-up gallery exhibitions. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tTo define the significance and scope of the New Bremen Crown Project, one must refer to the criteria of the Kluge-Ruhe Native Art Collection at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. It is the only museum in the United States dedicated to Australian Indigenous art, and in fact, the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Australian Indigenous art.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tA Kluge-Roue spokesperson pointed out that other US institutions also include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in their collections and host exhibitions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAfter opening at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, the museum has just held a large-scale touring exhibition of artist Papunya Tula’s artwork, “Iritica Kuwari Chungu” (Past and Present Together), which runs until April 11 at New York University’s Gray Museum of Art. The work will tour to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in October 2026. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThe spokesperson also said “The Stars We Don’t See: Australia’s Indigenous Art” is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever held internationally. This ground-breaking exhibition is the result of a partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and the National Gallery in Washington, DC. The Denver Art Museum will be the second venue.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tIn Ohio, The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space in Columbus has been praised for its dynamic contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs that occasionally incorporate Australian Aboriginal art. In 2018, an exhibition called “Pattern Thinking” was held, featuring works by artists such as Clifford Possum Japalchari, one of the founders of the Western Desert Art Movement. Nancy Crow. Maya Miettinen. And Minnie Pawar. The exhibition was curated by Columbus scholar and artist Ann Keener.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThese are the types of events and places where Ohioans, like all Americans, have previously had access to Aboriginal art.<\/p>\n
A thrilling development<\/h4>\n\n <\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namalari Japalchari is the founder of the Western Desert Art Movement. Shown is his Mitsukajiri, 1971-1972.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tThe Daily Standard asked Nicie Cumpston, director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, what Crown’s proposed New Bremen museum would mean for the state of Australian Aboriginal art appreciation in Ohio and the Midwest. Cumpston is a descendant of the Barkandji people of New South Wales who migrated from Adelaide, Australia to take over Kluge Ruhe in 2025.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBeyond its meaning for the state of Ohio, Cumpston was interested in the national and global opportunities that would be enhanced by New Bremen’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum. She said Kluge-Ruhe wanted to do everything it could to engage with, foster connections and support the Crown Art Museum, and saw this as a great opportunity to expand the audience for contemporary Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe first heard the news in the newspaper and said it was a “thrilling” development for the Australian artists and communities involved.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“It’s really amazing,” she said. “I’m sure Australian communities and artists who are joining this movement today are excited about this news.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are very focused on engaging, educating and understanding these artists and their culture,\u201d she said. “The fact that[Crown]brings a new audience to its mission represents a tremendous opportunity.”<\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
‘Wantili’ (2014) by Bugai Whyoulter depicts elements of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tPrior to his appointment at Kluge-Rouet, Cumpston served as the inaugural Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 2008 to 2025. From 2014 to 2025 he was also Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Tarnanti Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. Since then, she has collaborated with hundreds of artists and curated 16 major exhibitions. 2008.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe said she had no further details about the New Bremen Collection and could not speculate about its contents.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHowever, Mr Cumpston said he hoped representatives from the Crown Museum would visit Kluge-Roue in the near future to gather opinions and ideas as they move forward with their own project.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are excited about the possibilities (of the New Bremen project) and want to work with people like this across the country,\u201d she said. \u201cAny connections we (the two museums) have could enrich our respective collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe stressed that the Crown Art Museum is “a really important, really special opportunity and we’re happy to support it in any way we can. This isn’t really about individual museums, but ultimately it’s about art and artists and exposing them to new audiences and new cultures. We’re essentially all working together.”<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
Hot-blown cold-worked glass basket by Jenni Chemare Martiniello, 2017.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tUntil now, Aboriginal art has only appeared in Ohio on an occasional, temporary basis, such as brief stops by traveling collections or pop-up gallery exhibitions. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tTo define the significance and scope of the New Bremen Crown Project, one must refer to the criteria of the Kluge-Ruhe Native Art Collection at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. It is the only museum in the United States dedicated to Australian Indigenous art, and in fact, the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Australian Indigenous art.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tA Kluge-Roue spokesperson pointed out that other US institutions also include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in their collections and host exhibitions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tAfter opening at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, the museum has just held a large-scale touring exhibition of artist Papunya Tula’s artwork, “Iritica Kuwari Chungu” (Past and Present Together), which runs until April 11 at New York University’s Gray Museum of Art. The work will tour to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in October 2026. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThe spokesperson also said “The Stars We Don’t See: Australia’s Indigenous Art” is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever held internationally. This ground-breaking exhibition is the result of a partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and the National Gallery in Washington, DC. The Denver Art Museum will be the second venue.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tIn Ohio, The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space in Columbus has been praised for its dynamic contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs that occasionally incorporate Australian Aboriginal art. In 2018, an exhibition called “Pattern Thinking” was held, featuring works by artists such as Clifford Possum Japalchari, one of the founders of the Western Desert Art Movement. Nancy Crow. Maya Miettinen. And Minnie Pawar. The exhibition was curated by Columbus scholar and artist Ann Keener.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tThese are the types of events and places where Ohioans, like all Americans, have previously had access to Aboriginal art.<\/p>\n
A thrilling development<\/h4>\n\n <\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namalari Japalchari is the founder of the Western Desert Art Movement. Shown is his Mitsukajiri, 1971-1972.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tThe Daily Standard asked Nicie Cumpston, director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, what Crown’s proposed New Bremen museum would mean for the state of Australian Aboriginal art appreciation in Ohio and the Midwest. Cumpston is a descendant of the Barkandji people of New South Wales who migrated from Adelaide, Australia to take over Kluge Ruhe in 2025.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBeyond its meaning for the state of Ohio, Cumpston was interested in the national and global opportunities that would be enhanced by New Bremen’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum. She said Kluge-Ruhe wanted to do everything it could to engage with, foster connections and support the Crown Art Museum, and saw this as a great opportunity to expand the audience for contemporary Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe first heard the news in the newspaper and said it was a “thrilling” development for the Australian artists and communities involved.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“It’s really amazing,” she said. “I’m sure Australian communities and artists who are joining this movement today are excited about this news.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are very focused on engaging, educating and understanding these artists and their culture,\u201d she said. “The fact that[Crown]brings a new audience to its mission represents a tremendous opportunity.”<\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\nSubmitted photo<\/p>\n
‘Wantili’ (2014) by Bugai Whyoulter depicts elements of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tPrior to his appointment at Kluge-Rouet, Cumpston served as the inaugural Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 2008 to 2025. From 2014 to 2025 he was also Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Tarnanti Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. Since then, she has collaborated with hundreds of artists and curated 16 major exhibitions. 2008.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe said she had no further details about the New Bremen Collection and could not speculate about its contents.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHowever, Mr Cumpston said he hoped representatives from the Crown Museum would visit Kluge-Roue in the near future to gather opinions and ideas as they move forward with their own project.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are excited about the possibilities (of the New Bremen project) and want to work with people like this across the country,\u201d she said. \u201cAny connections we (the two museums) have could enrich our respective collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe stressed that the Crown Art Museum is “a really important, really special opportunity and we’re happy to support it in any way we can. This isn’t really about individual museums, but ultimately it’s about art and artists and exposing them to new audiences and new cultures. We’re essentially all working together.”<\/p>\n
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Friday, April 17, 2026 New Bremen museum could have nationwide impact jerry martin NEW BREMEN – There are many unanswered questions about the details of Crown’s new arts and culture center in New Bremen, but one thing is certain: as proposed, the facility will open up a new world of art to Ohio and much … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[584,612,613],"class_list":["post-481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-art","tag-crowns","tag-project"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yasbou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namalari Japalchari is the founder of the Western Desert Art Movement. Shown is his Mitsukajiri, 1971-1972.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tThe Daily Standard asked Nicie Cumpston, director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, what Crown’s proposed New Bremen museum would mean for the state of Australian Aboriginal art appreciation in Ohio and the Midwest. Cumpston is a descendant of the Barkandji people of New South Wales who migrated from Adelaide, Australia to take over Kluge Ruhe in 2025.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tBeyond its meaning for the state of Ohio, Cumpston was interested in the national and global opportunities that would be enhanced by New Bremen’s Contemporary Aboriginal Art Museum. She said Kluge-Ruhe wanted to do everything it could to engage with, foster connections and support the Crown Art Museum, and saw this as a great opportunity to expand the audience for contemporary Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe first heard the news in the newspaper and said it was a “thrilling” development for the Australian artists and communities involved.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t“It’s really amazing,” she said. “I’m sure Australian communities and artists who are joining this movement today are excited about this news.”<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are very focused on engaging, educating and understanding these artists and their culture,\u201d she said. “The fact that[Crown]brings a new audience to its mission represents a tremendous opportunity.”<\/p>\n
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‘Wantili’ (2014) by Bugai Whyoulter depicts elements of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\t\t\t\tPrior to his appointment at Kluge-Rouet, Cumpston served as the inaugural Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 2008 to 2025. From 2014 to 2025 he was also Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Tarnanti Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. Since then, she has collaborated with hundreds of artists and curated 16 major exhibitions. 2008.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe said she had no further details about the New Bremen Collection and could not speculate about its contents.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHowever, Mr Cumpston said he hoped representatives from the Crown Museum would visit Kluge-Roue in the near future to gather opinions and ideas as they move forward with their own project.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\u201cWe are excited about the possibilities (of the New Bremen project) and want to work with people like this across the country,\u201d she said. \u201cAny connections we (the two museums) have could enrich our respective collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tShe stressed that the Crown Art Museum is “a really important, really special opportunity and we’re happy to support it in any way we can. This isn’t really about individual museums, but ultimately it’s about art and artists and exposing them to new audiences and new cultures. We’re essentially all working together.”<\/p>\n
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