Culture, History, Symbols, and Dreamtime Stories
Beyond sharing beautiful artworks with you, we invite you to explore the rich history of Aboriginal art in Australia. Discover the meanings behind Aboriginal art symbols, the significance of the Dreaming, and the artistic expression of Dreamtime stories. This journey will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage and timeless traditions that make Aboriginal art so significant.
Aboriginal Art History
Explore the history of Aboriginal art, tracing its journey from ancient rock paintings, through the impacts of colonisation, to contemporary times.
What is The Dreaming
Learn about The Dreaming, a foundational concept in Aboriginal art and culture that explains the interconnectedness of life and the spiritual world.
Aboriginal Art Symbols
Explore the diverse symbols in Aboriginal art, each embedded with deep cultural meanings and integral to the broader narrative of Aboriginal traditions.
Aboriginal Dot Painting
Understand the emergence of Aboriginal dot painting, an art form that uses intricate dot patterns to tell stories and preserve ancient traditions.
Behind Every Dot, Symbol, and Artwork is an Artist Sharing Their Culture and Supporting Their Family
Discover pivotal Aboriginal artists and the community art centres that support them, and learn more about authenticity and buying Aboriginal art ethically with these articles.
25 Famous Aboriginal Artists You Should Know
Discover 25 famous Aboriginal artists, whose works have significantly contributed to both Australian and international art scenes.
88 Aboriginal Art Centres
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres are vital to Indigenous communities across Australia, serving as dynamic spaces for cultural preservation, economic development, and social connection.
What We Mean by Ethical Aboriginal Art
We hammer on about ethics because there's a flip side that's not so rosy when buying Aboriginal Art.
Aboriginal Art Authenticity: What It Really Means
Authentic Aboriginal Art is a term that gets thrown around a lot as a catch phrase, mostly by unethical dealers, but if you scratch the surface, it means something.