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Defying Empire: National Indigenous Art Triennial

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Yvonne Koolmatrie (Ngarrindjeri people) River Dreaming 2012 Purchased 2016. This acquisition has been supported by Sue and Steve Dyer in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum.

Primary / Secondary
Year 5–12
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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.

View additional content on the Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial archived website.

Overview


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

Art & Artists


Featured

Karla Dickens, Wiradjuri people

Assimilated Warriors
2014

Yvonne Koolmatrie, Ngarrindjeri people

River Dreaming
2012

Daniel Boyd, Kudjla / Gangalu / Kuku Yalanji / Jagara / Wangerriburra / Bandjalung peoples

Untitled (DOC)
2016

Sandra Hill, Minang/Wardandi/Ballardong/Nyoongar peoples

Double Standards
2015

Brian Robinson, Maluyligal/Wuthathi/Dayak peoples

Custodian of the Blooms
2014

Jonathan Jones, Stan Grant Sr AM, Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi peoples, Wiradjuri people

nguram-bang-dyuray (country-having)
2017

Reko Rennie, Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi people

OA_RR
2017

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