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The Netherlands has become an unexpected yet welcoming home for Aboriginal Australian art.

Brussels offers a variety of venues where you can explore Aboriginal art. Below is a list of notable institutions and galleries in Brussels that are dedicated to or regularly feature Aboriginal Australian art.

While smaller in number compared to other European countries, Swiss institutions and galleries offer a deep and thoughtful engagement with Australian Aboriginal Art.

France, long celebrated for its deep appreciation of the arts, has embraced Aboriginal Australian art with a passion that reflects its love for cultural diversity and artistic innovation.

Germany has become an unexpected yet thriving hub for Aboriginal Australian art. Discover these galleries dedicated to showing Aboriginal Art.

Join the ranks of Aboriginal art lovers in the United States, including Steve Martin and Oprah Winfrey. Here's a list of institutions and commercial galleries in the United States where they may or may not be.

Supporting Tasmanian Aboriginal Artists Blackspace Creative Arts and Cultural Hub stands as a vibrant collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of their culture, country, and community. Technically a business rather than a not-for-profit, it has emerged from meaningful dialogues with Elders, community members, and artists, the hub officially launched in September 2021, aiming to showcase the profound talents and stories of Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Tasmanian Aboriginal artists are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and unique artistic expressions. Among their celebrated works are the mariner shell necklaces, meticulously crafted from shells collected along the Tasmanian coastline. Each piece reflects a deep connection to the sea and an enduring tradition. Kelp baskets, another signature...

Found in diverse regions across the continent, Aboriginal rock art varies in style, technique, and iconography, reflecting the unique cultural narratives and environmental contexts of different Aboriginal groups. This paper explores the rich tapestry of Aboriginal rock art, highlighting specific examples from notable regions, examining their styles and significance.

The origins of NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week date back to the 1920s, during a period of significant political activism by Aboriginal groups seeking to address injustices and inequality faced by Indigenous Australians.

Tjala Artists embrace a variety of mediums including acrylic paint on linen, punu (wood work), tjanpi (fibre weaving), and new media arts, and are renowned for their artistic excellence and innovative projects. The Kulata Tjuta (many spears) project, originated at Tjala Arts and has since spread across the APY Lands.