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4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

26 Mar – 31 Jul 2022

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  • Exhibition

    Rauschenberg & Johns
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    Print in black and navy on white backbround with the word BLUE in capital letters and the mirror image of it

    11 Jun – 30 Oct 2022

    This exhibition draws upon the National Gallery’s Kenneth Tyler Collection of prints by both Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns.

  • Exhibition

    Cressida Campbell

    A coloured illustrative print of Japanese Hydrangeas

    24 Sep 2022 – 19 Feb 2023

    Tickets now on sale for Members

  • Collection

    The Aboriginal Memorial

    A wide-angle photograph showing an installation of 200 painted hollow logs standing upright in a large gallery space. The surrounding walls are painted in a dark colour and the logs are positioned on a navy plinth shaped to resemble both sides of a river bank.

    Ongoing

    The Aboriginal Memorial is an installation of 200 hollow log coffins commemorating all First Nations people who, since 1788, have lost their lives.

  • Collection

    Towards Abstraction

    Wooden board painted yellow with squares and rectangular shapes overlayed on top

    Ongoing

    See works by some of the most celebrated artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

  • Young People

    Art Lab Onsite
    Stop Motion Animation

    Screenshot of a stop motion video of a black background and a red plasticine shaped person lying in a red lilo surrounded by green plasticine shaped lillypads.

    Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jul 2022
    10am–4pm
    Free, registration essential

  • Touring Exhibition

    Patricia Piccinini's Skywhales: Every Heart Sings

    On Tour
    Photo of a woman standing inside a hot air balloon

    Art Gallery of Ballarat, VIC
    9 Jul 2022

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First Nations

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Collection

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

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Ongoing

The National Gallery is custodian of the world’s largest and most outstanding collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

James Tylor
Photo essay

Lit by a single light, James Tylor sits in his darkened studio holding a daguerreotype photographic plate with gloved hands. He wears black and white Adidas trainers, olive chinos and a Kathmandu winter coat. He has dark short hair.

Kaurna artist JAMES TYLOR uses the historical 19th century photographic process of the Becquerel daguerreotype to create contemporary images.

Touring Exhibition

Ever Present
First Peoples Art of Australia

On Tour

National Gallery Singapore
27 May – 25 Sept 2022

See The Aboriginal Memorial in its new location in the heart of the Gallery on Level 1.

Penny Evans
Studio spotlight

Penny Evans stands behind a large and full work bench making her artworks

Ahead of the opening of the '4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony' we visit Kamilaroi/Gomeroi artist Penny Evans in her studio.

Doreen Reid Nakamarra, Pintupi people

Untitled
2005

Stories & Ideas

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Reconciliation Week 2022

The Aboriginal Memorial

A close-up photograph showing a painted hollow-log. It is part of an installation of 200 painted hollow logs standing upright in a large gallery space. The surrounding walls are painted in a dark colour.
National Gallery of Australia

Gender Equity Action Plan 2021–2026

Digital Publication

4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

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Coming early 2024

Lindy Lee: Ouroboros

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Collection


The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

First Nations

Australian Art

Paintings

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Posters

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Access

We provide a range of free programs designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

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Teachers & Students

Foster a love of learning through art with our range of dynamic and creative programs and resources.

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Young People

Love art? Full of ideas? Get inspired and get involved in creative programs for young people.

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Kids & Families

Encourage your child’s curiosity and creativity with our range of joyful, artist-led programs.

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Adults

Creative learning is a life-long pursuit. With our range of art programs, you’re sure to find the perfect spark for your imagination.

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