Aboriginal Art — A Better Way

Buying Aboriginal Art Ethically Supports Aboriginal Artists💡

Simple, right? Well, the alternative is your purchase ends up fuelling the exploitation of the very artists you're trying to honour.

Dot Paintings   Arnhem Land Weaving   Arnhem Land   Subscribers   Stretched Paintings   Desert Weavings   Watercolour Paintings

At ART ARK®, we make buying and learning about Aboriginal art easy and meaningful by partnering exclusively with community-run, not-for-profit art centres. We also guide you on what to avoid, ensuring your purchase doesn’t unknowingly contribute to artist exploitation.

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Celebrating Australian Aboriginal Art

Australian Aboriginal art is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage and traditions of Aboriginal communities and reflects their profound connection to the land, the Dreaming, and ancestral Dreamtime stories. Resilient through ice ages and the harsh reality of colonisation, it stands as the world's oldest continuous artistic expression.Aboriginal Art History

Today, Aboriginal art not only preserves cultural knowledge for future generations but also empowers remote communities economically. Indigenous art centres in regions like the Kimberley, the Central Desert, and Arnhem Land are vital hubs of artistic production. They offer social and economic opportunities that are otherwise scarce and foster pride and cultural transmission.

Aboriginal rock painting of megafauna, Quinkan rock art, Laura, QLD

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Artists painting at the Warlukurlangu art studio in Nyirripi community, Northern Territory

Before founding ART ARK®, we worked for these incredible community centres for over ten years. Our mission today is to combat the prevalent exploitation in the Aboriginal art market through education while providing you with a seamless, ethical way to support talented artists. Through these partnerships, we strive to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal art and culture, promoting fair practices and the economic empowerment of Aboriginal communities.

From Desert Dot Paintings to Arnhem Land Barks

Discover our beautiful Aboriginal artworks and take pride in owning a piece that truly makes a difference. When you purchase Aboriginal art from ART ARK®, you're choosing fairness, authenticity, and respect. Each artwork reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic excellence of Aboriginal communities, ensuring that your purchase contributes to the preservation and empowerment of these remarkable traditions.