In collaboration with The Torch, this special NAIDOC Week exhibition at The Wheeler Centre highlights the importance of connection to Country for First Peoples experiencing physical incarceration.
Across the nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to be incarcerated at profoundly disproportionate rates due to the ongoing impacts of systemic racism within Australia’s criminal legal system.
First Peoples with lived experience of incarceration share their stories in My Special Place: Cultural Connectivity and Self-determined Decarceration, a deeply human and poignant exhibition. Featuring powerful artworks and artist videos, the exhibition highlights the realities and impacts of incarceration and the importance of cultural practice as a pathway towards connection, renewal and justice.
All artworks will be available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists. The space will also feature a pop-up library courtesy of Readings, with books by First Peoples writers available to read and purchase.
The exhibition will be complemented by a program of public events, including immersive, hands-on weaving workshops led by an artist from The Torch and an intimate evening of storytelling featuring First Nations writers and exhibited artists.
Artwork credit: Tupun Wultatinyeri, Ngarrindjeri/Kukabrak peoples, Ranwul Ruwi 2026 (detail) acrylic on canvas, 91 x 99 cm
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