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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.

Totems and Animals are deeply significant in Aboriginal art and convey the profound spiritual connections that Aboriginal people have with the natural world. In Aboriginal culture, totems represent living entities that embody the identity, history, and spiritual beliefs of individuals, clans, and communities.

Discover the cultural and artistic significance of rarrk, an intricate crosshatching technique in Aboriginal art, deeply rooted in the traditions of Arnhem Land

Aboriginal art has always been a living tradition, evolving with the people who create it. The introduction of contemporary techniques and materials has allowed Aboriginal artists to express their cultural narratives in new ways while remaining faithful to the stories and symbols passed down through generations.

Carbiene McDonald was born in Papunya in 1961, son of Snowy McDonald and as a young man, he travelled back to his father's homelands and inherited his Tjukurrpa (Dreaming).