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Aboriginal art often challenges Western expectations of perspective and representation. Unlike European traditions, which typically feature a fixed top and bottom, Aboriginal paintings invite the viewer to experience the artwork from multiple angles.

Long before European contact, over 250 distinct languages and around 800 dialects thrived across Australia, reflecting the intimate relationship between language, land, and identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By 2019, approximately 120 of these languages are still spoken, but tragically, 90% are considered endangered, a stark reminder of the pressures these languages have faced.

Mingelmanganu’s commitment to portraying the Wandjina through his art echoed the cultural practice of restoring Wandjina rock paintings, an important responsibility for Aboriginal groups in the Kimberley, including Mingelmanganu’s own Woonambal people.

When travelling through Broome and the Kimberley region, it’s impossible not to feel the deep connection to Aboriginal culture and art that this landscape holds. The region is home to a number of community-run art centres that represent the unique stories, traditions, and contemporary expressions of the local Aboriginal peoples.

Biography of Aboriginal Artist, Daniel WalbidiDaniel Walbidi, a young Mangala/Yulparitja man from Bidyadanga (La Grange Mission) on the north-western Australian coast, is one of a handful of prominent desert painters who have emerged from this region.

Largest-Ever Indigenous Australian Art Exhibition to Tour United States from 2025The exhibition, titled The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art, is set to premiere in Washington, D.C. on 18 October 2025, and will travel to several prestigious venues across the U.S. and Canada, including the Denver Art Museum, Portland Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, and the Royal Ontario Museum. This North American tour will run from 2025 to 2028, offering audiences an unprecedented opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of Australia’s First Nations art.

Lesson Guide for Primary aged Students The History and Cultural Diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Students will learn about the long history and cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including their survival through significant environmental changes, their diverse languages and customs, and the importance of preserving their cultural heritage.

Lesson Guide for Primary aged Students.Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country Understanding the significance of a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Lesson Guide for Primary aged Students.Students will learn about the importance of symbols in Aboriginal art and how they are used to convey stories from The Dreaming.

Aboriginal Dreaming for Primary Schools - Lesson GuidePrimary school students will gain an understanding of The Dreaming and Dreamtime, its central role in Aboriginal culture, and how it is expressed through stories and art.