Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

The Girringun Art Centre in far north Queensland is helping to keep ancient Indigenous art skills alive, and the international market is paying attention.

In an "On Country Court" decision, Parks Australia was fined for building a walking track too close to a scared mens' site in 2019.

The Kamilaroi artist started out spraying graffiti around Melbourne's west in the 80s. Today, he's the subject of a major survey exhibition at NGV Australia.

Leading art world figure Djon Mundine calls on a rich cultural history in his performance work Always Was, Always Will Be.

Works from the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria will tour to North America from next year, as part of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art.

The 'Ever Present' exhibition pays tribute to the existence and persistence of the world's oldest living culture through a diverse array of works.  

'Yes' campaign leader Thomas Mayo reflects on the Voice to Parliament referendum in his new book , "Always Was, Always Will Be
The Campaign for Justice and Recognition Continues".

Vincent Namatjira's latest exhibition, King Dingo, is designed to make people think about what a leader looks like.

A "scandalously" eccentric fashion show will herald the beginning of the Brisbane Festival, featuring new sculptural couture piece from a First Nations artist and designer. 

The team's deputy chef de mission says the ancient practice helped "set the scene" for the Aussie athletes in France and will likely feature at future Games.

The winners of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, worth a total of $190,000 have been announced, including prizes for an emerging artist and multimedia work.

What began as a way to preserve memories and explore her grief has blossomed into a thriving art career for Ceduna artist Jaylene Ware, joining the ranks of artists from a town known for its distinctive creative scene.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) discontinues its investigation into "white hands on black art" allegations at the APY Arts Centre Collective (APY CCC), saying it has found nothing to suggest consumer law has been breached.

After suffering burnout from the gruelling workload of tattooing, Indigenous punk artist Shal took up meditative painting as way to connect the city with country and mob.

This year, Adrian Jangala Robertson became the first Aboriginal artist to be a finalist for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes in the same year. Now he's taking his art overseas.

This year's NAIDOC theme is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. Late artist Destiny Deacon lived that ethos.

The SA government has spent big on measures aimed at alleviating the housing crisis and easing cost of living pain in this year's budget.
But in areas like health, the money is largely aimed at just keeping up with demand while a major arts and culture project has missed out on new funding.

An Indigenous fashion event celebrating designers from the Kimberley has helped grieving mothers Joycelyn and Amber McCarthy mentally and physically.

Gillian and Adrian never knew each other growing up in Sydney's Northern beaches in the 70s, but their uncannily similar backgrounds meant they became firm best friends later in life. Now they're sharing their story in a new documentary. 

Adelaide's planned Tarrkarri Centre for First Nations Cultures is dealt a further blow, with a request for more federal government funding expected to be knocked back.