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What Is National Reconciliation Week? National Reconciliation Week is held each year from 27 May to 3 June. It is a time for everyone in Australia to learn about the country’s shared history and to consider how to contribute to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

Aboriginal artists from Laramba create ceremonial ground paintings in Switzerland, sharing Anmatyerr culture, Country, and song with the world.

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.

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.