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Emily Kame Kngwarreye, one of Australia’s most revered artists, is receiving well-deserved international recognition with the upcoming retrospective at Tate Modern. Opening on July 10, 2025, this marks the first major European solo exhibition of her work.

Deutscher and Hackett’s Important Australian Indigenous Art sale (March, 2025) delivers mixed results with five works by Emily Kam Kngwarraye the highlight.

In 2025, NAIDOC Week marks a significant milestone: 50 years since it became a week-long celebration of Indigenous culture, achievements, and resilience. This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates both the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, strengthened by young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.

Papulankutja Artists Papulankutja (Blackstone) is a remote Aboriginal Community, located at the foothills of the Blackstone Ranges within the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. It is about 900 kms west of Alice Springs, 1575 kms north east of Perth and 205kms west of Warburton. Like many Aboriginal art centres in Central Australia, Papulankutja Artists evolved out of the Women's Centre where painting was encouraged as an activity since 2001. 

The Kuku Yalanji people have lived in the rainforest and coastal regions of Far North Queensland for tens of thousands of years. Their deep knowledge of the land, sea, and sky is reflected in oral histories passed down through generations. Stories of Kubirri, the Caretaker spirit, describe how this ancestral figure taught essential survival skills and continues to guide and protect the people and their environment. This profound connection to nature informs every artwork created at Yalanji Arts.

Launceston Art Gallery If you’re searching for an art gallery in Launceston or Tasmania that celebrates authentic Australian Indigenous art, ART ARK® is the destination you’ve been looking for. Located in the heart of Launceston, our gallery is dedicated to showcasing ethically sourced artworks from remote Aboriginal art centres across Australia. A Unique Art Experience in Launceston As a trusted art gallery in Launceston, ART ARK® takes pride in offering an exceptional collection of Indigenous art. From striking dot paintings to intricate bark art and sculptures, every piece we present tells a powerful cultural story. Each artwork comes directly from community-run Aboriginal art centres, ensuring authenticity, ethical sourcing, and fair support for artists. Why Choose ART ARK®? ART ARK® isn’t...

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.