Within Australian history there lies a relatively unknown and largely unacknowledged chapter. While many Aboriginal-Chinese people can trace their heritage back to the Australian gold rushes of the 1850s, mass underrepresentation has led to a lapse in the nation’s awareness of this cultural alliance. Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia, brings the history between two of the world’s most ancient cultures to light.
The inaugural exhibition at the National Museum of Australia presents the output of a three-year research project led by featured artist, researcher and exhibition curator, Zhou Xiaoping. Xiaoping was born and educated in China, and is now based in Melbourne. He has been active within various Aboriginal communities since 1988. The researcher has compiled artworks, colonial records and stories that highlight the significance of Aboriginal-Chinese intersections spanning the past and present.
