Vincent Namatjira

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Vincent Namatjira (Western Aranda people) with Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour, installation view, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2024

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The first survey exhibition of acclaimed Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira, Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour, charts the artist’s career, revealing the power of his painting and the potency of his words.

Renowned for producing paintings laden with dry wit, Namatjira has established himself in the past decade as a celebrated portraitist and a satirical chronicler of Australian identity. His paintings offer a wry look at the politics of history, power and leadership from a contemporary Aboriginal perspective.

Showcasing Namatjira’s burgeoning artistic practice, this major exhibition brings together paintings, works on paper and moving image from public and private collections nationwide. The exhibition will also feature a selection of watercolours from the national collection by the artist's great-grandfather and critically acclaimed Western Arranda artist, Albert Namatjira only at display at the National Gallery.

Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour is a Tarnanthi touring exhibition presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia. Supported by Tarnanthi Principal Partner BHP and the Government of South Australia.

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Major Exhibition

Vincent Namatjira
Australia in colour

Past Exhibition
Painting of multiple portraits of influential Australians, British, and American figures such as Adam Goodes, Queen Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, Eddie Mabo and Jimmy Hendrix

2 Mar – 21 Jul 2024

Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour charts the career of the Western Aranda artist, revealing the power of his painting and potency of his words.

Wheelchair Accessible
Talks & Lectures /  Video

Vincent Namatjira in conversation with Lisa Slade and Bruce Johnson-McLean

Vincent Namatjira in his painting studio, with curly hair and a black ACDC shirt

Published 01 March 2024

Hear Kelli Cole and Hetti Perkins in conversation with artists and women from the Utopia Community and linguist, Dr Jennifer Green.

Audio Tour Auslan Interpretation Closed Captions
55 mins
Essay

Welcome to the past, present and future

A man in an ACDC shirt works on a large painting in his studio.

Vincent Namatjira reflects on the evolution of his work and the influence of his great-grandfather, the renowned artist Albert Namatjira.

Read Time: 10 minutes
Photo Essay

Albert Namatjira

Bruce Johnson McLean reflects on the life and legacy of acclaimed Western Aranda artist Albert Namatjira.

Read Time: 11 minutes
Video

Vincent Namatjira – Artist Portrait

Portrait photo of indigenous man looking into the distance

Published 25 January 2024

In this Artist Portrait, Namatjira reflects on what has influenced his practice and his hopes for the future.

Audio Tour
4 mins
Special Event

Indigenous All Stars
Enlighten 2024

Past Exhibition

1 – 11 Mar 2024
Daily, 8 – 11pm
Free

For the 2024 Enlighten Festival, the National Gallery has commissioned a new projection and sound-based work by Vincent Namatjira.

Wheelchair Accessible