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Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors

September 8–December 6

Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors showcases the works of artists from each state and territory in Australia that represent a diverse range of contemporary Indigenous art. This traveling exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Australia.

Proudly supported by principle sponsor BHP Billiton, airline sponsor Qantas, and Australian Government sponsors the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy/Visions of Australia/Contemporary Touring Initiative, the Australian Council, the Queensland Government, the Northern Territory Government, the Government of Western Australia's Department of Culture, and the Arts and Arts Victoria..

Anmangunga
Maringka Baker (Pitjantjatjara peoples),
Anmangunga, 2006.
202.5 x 136.5 cm. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas.
Gift of the South Australian Government to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Art Gallery of South Australia 2006. Courtesy of Art Gallery of South Australia. © Maringka Baker.
Australian Art It's an Aboriginal Thing
Richard Bell (Kamilaroi/Kooma/Jiman Gurang peoples),
Australian Art It's an Aboriginal Thing, 2006.
240 x 360 cm. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas.
Acquired 2006. TarraWarra Museum of Art Collection.
Courtesy of the artist and Bellas Milani Gallery.
All the Jila
Jan (Djan Nanundie) Billycan (Yulparija peoples),
All the Jila, 2006. 180 x 240 cm. Acrylic binder with langridge dry pigment and marble dust on plyboard.
Purchased 2007. National Gallery of Australia.
© Jan Billycan (Djan Nanudie).
Sugar Gliders
Turbo Brown (Latje Latje peoples),
Sugar Gliders, 2006.
121.5 x 91.5 cm. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas.
Courtesy of Indigenart, the Mossenson Galleries.
© Trevor "Turbo" Brown.
Rehoboth Madonna
Anniebell Marrngamarrnga (Kuninjku peoples),
Yawkyawk Mother and Babies, 2006.
285 x 172 cm. Natural earth pigments
dyed on woven pandanus (Pandanus spiralis).
Purchased 2007. National Gallery of Australia.
© Anniebell Marrngamarrnga.
Courtesy Maningrida Arts & Culture.
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