First Nations

Sydney’s new landmark sculpture is a First Nations woman rising out of water
A part woman, part whale figure that represents Country will be situated in Sydney’s central district in 2026.

Australia’s 'first 3D tapestry' took over 10,000 hours and used 270 kilometres of wool
Locally sourced and crafted, the ‘Welcome to Country’ tapestry will become a Victorian landmark.

Plans revealed for La Perouse First Nations Cultural Precinct
Proposal aims to restore the La Perouse Museum and establish a community-led cultural precinct on Botany Bay.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, Lionel Fogarty and Dr Shelley Morris AO honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Trailblazing creatives and practitioners were celebrated at the 2025 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards on Tuesday night.

Beyond the Fair: painting a bigger picture with DAAF
How can an art fair help bridge divides? We speak to two leaders at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair to find…

Biennale of Sydney 2026 prompted by forgotten histories
The first 37 artists participating in Biennale of Sydney 2026 represent rich diasporic voices that will explore “the hidden effects…

Pay Attention! – and maybe learn a thing or two
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair returns with an empowering message and new cultural experiences in tropical Queensland.

High hopes for Aboriginal art in major New York auction
Sotheby’s is once again working with Tim Klingender Fine Art in what they hope will be another record-breaking auction featuring…

Event review: Table for 6, Yirramboi Festival
Six trailblazing First Nations women shared casual conversations over dinner – they didn't need scripts to deliver a powerful show.

4 Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway … or not
What is the status of the four major new Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway around the country?