Chapter 38. Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Northern Territory, Australia


World Heritage Site: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Publication Year: 2016

Publication Type: Book chapter

Publication Identifier: WHE288EC52F6D

Summary

A descriptive survey of 48 leading indigenous cultural centers worldwide, including the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre in Australia's Northern Territory, reveals their transformative potential and political significance. These facilities, built over the past three decades, challenge conventional notions of nature, culture, and architectural form by emphasizing collaborative place-making involving multiple stakeholders and professional consultants. The study highlights how these centers serve as innovative models for cultural production, blending indigenous perspectives with contemporary design practices.

Citation

Pieris, A. (2016). Chapter 38. Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Northern Territory, Australia. Indigenous Cultural Centers and Museums, 262–268. https://doi.org/10.5771/9781442264076-262

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