Defying Empire: National Indigenous Art Triennial
Learning Resource

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.
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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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