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4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

26 Mar – 31 Jul 2022

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  • Exhibition

    Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now

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    14 Nov 2020 – 26 Jun 2022

    Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now showcases art made by women from the National Gallery’s collection and loans from across Australia.

  • The Balnaves Contemporary Series

    Judy Watson & Helen Johnson
    the red thread of history, loose ends

    Colourful  and washed out colonial figures fill the scene, holding flags, gesticulating - they are transposed over a map. There is a small black and white figure of a thief making a getaway with his sack in the bottom right hand corner.

    19 Feb – 5 Jun 2022

    Work by two of Australia’s leading artists – Judy Watson and Helen Johnson – is a Know My Name project and part of The Balnaves Contemporary Series.

  • Touring Exhibition

    Patricia Piccinini's Skywhales: Every Heart Sings

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

    Hamilton Art Gallery, VIC
    21 May 2022

  • Know My Name Artist Party

    Fri 3 Jun 2022, 7–9pm

    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Special Event

    Singing in The Aboriginal Memorial
    Reconciliation Week

    Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.30–11.30am

    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Special Event

    Judy Watson & Helen Johnson In Conversation
    Reconciliation Week

    Live Stream
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    Thu 2 Jun 2022, 6–7pm AEST

    Wheelchair Accessible Auslan Interpretation Open Captioning
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First Nations

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Touring Exhibition

Ever Present
First Peoples Art of Australia

On Tour

National Gallery Singapore
27 May – 25 Sept 2022

Penny Evans
Studio spotlight

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

With the Decade of Indigenous Languages beginning, the Gallery will contribute to this vital global conversation by embracing First Nations culture beyond works of art, writes Bruce Johnson-Mclean.

Collection

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

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Ongoing

Doreen Reid Nakamarra, Pintupi people

Untitled
2005

Stories & Ideas

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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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Judy Watson & Helen Johnson

The red thread of history

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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.

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Australian Art

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

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Teachers & Students

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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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