Defying Empire: National Indigenous Art Triennial

This resource looks at seven contemporary artists whose work celebrates the resilience of Australia’s Indigenous people and the ongoing activism and fight for recognition. Includes prompts for investigating ideas and artistic practices.

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Curriculum Connections

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Learning area: Visual Arts, but also has relevance for Humanities and Social Sciences, History, and Civics & Citizenship.

Themes

Reconcilition, First Nations, Activism, Identity, Protest, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Displacement, Environment, Contemporary art, Stolen Generations, Postcolonialism

Level Details

Designed for upper primary and secondary students and can be adapted for tertiary students