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In an incredible achievement, Kamilaroi Bigambul artist Archie Moore wins Gold Lion award at Venice Biennale 2024.

By choosing an original Aboriginal artwork over a Aboriginal art print you are prioritising the artist and their community and truly celebrating their art and culture.

Tangentjere Artists are known for their bold and vibrant figurative landscapes that vividly depict the Central Australian desert and daily life. These artworks are not only a reflection of the physical beauty of the region but also embody the spiritual and cultural narratives of the local Indigenous communities, as well as documenting their daily lives.

Bana Yirriji, meaning 'river current' in the Kuku Yalanji language, symbolises the flow of cultural knowledge and artistic expression that is central to the community's identity.

Baluk Aboriginal art centre plays a pivotal role in fostering the talents of Indigenous artists from the Mornington Peninsula and broader southeastern Melbourne areas. This collective is unique in its community-driven approach, focusing on promoting the cultural and artistic expressions of urban Indigenous artists who are often underrepresented in the wider art scene.

Founded with the mission to nurture the diverse artistic talents found within this expansive region, Barkly Regional Arts facilitates a wide range of activities, from visual arts to music and performing arts. The centre is particularly renowned for its focus on Indigenous cultural projects, which play a crucial role in maintaining and revitalising traditional practices and languages.

Located in the historic mission town of Hermannsburg (Ntaria), just west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, this Aboriginal art centre is renowned for its unique approach to pottery that combines traditional Aboriginal motifs with contemporary artistic expressions.

Iwantja Arts is an Aboriginal art centre located in Indulkana Community in the rocky, desert country on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjara (APY) Lands in the remote north-west of South Australia. The art centre, established in the early 1980s by founding artists and directors Alec Baker and Sadie Singer, is named after the Iwantja Creek near where the Indulkana Community was founded.

Situated in the remote desert landscape, Warakurna Aboriginal Art Centre hosts a diverse group of artists who create vibrant paintings, sculptures, and other art forms that reflect their deep connection to their land, culture, and Tjukurrpa (Dreaming stories). The art produced here is characterised by its bold use of colour and loose style, as well as innovative compositions, conveying the rich narratives and traditions of the Ngaanyatjarra people.

The art centre is particularly renowned for its carved sculptures, which are a significant aspect of the cultural heritage of the Wik and Kugu peoples. These sculptures often depict totemic animals such as dogs and birds, ancestral figures, and elements of the natural world. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the sculptures are not only visually stunning but also carry deep cultural and spiritual significance, representing the rich narratives and traditions of the community.