Art Gallery of NSW: Yolŋu Power - The Art of Yirrkala Exhibition
Art Gallery of NSW: Yolŋu Power - The Art of Yirrkala Exhibition
Explore one of Australia’s most powerful exhibitions of cultural storytelling with Yolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala, running from 21 June to 5 July at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This major exhibition traces nearly a century of creative expression from the Yolŋu people of Yirrkala and the broader Miwatj region of northeast Arnhem Land, showcasing a stunning collection of artworks spanning from the 1940s to the present day. Through bark paintings, sculpture, film, and contemporary media, the exhibition offers a rare insight into a community where art is both a personal and political act of cultural preservation.
This landmark exhibition highlights the role of art as a form of activism, tracing how Yolŋu artists have used their practice to assert sovereignty, protect Country, and engage with legal and political struggles. From the historic Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the bold, contemporary works of younger generations, Yolŋu Power reveals how cultural and political resistance is woven through generations of Yolŋu creativity. The works on display represent deep ancestral knowledge, spiritual connection to land and sea, and the ongoing transmission of cultural identity through visual language.
Spanning multiple generations and family lineages, the exhibition emphasizes the strength of kinship and continuity in Yolŋu art. Visitors will encounter works by artists who are nationally and internationally celebrated, alongside lesser-known but equally impactful contributors from Yirrkala’s art movement. The exhibition publication further explores these themes, offering additional context around Yolŋu culture, activism, and the evolution of artistic styles and techniques over time.
Located at the Art Gallery of NSW in the heart of Sydney, this exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in Indigenous art, social history, and the intersection of creativity and resistance. The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible and offers visitors a meaningful opportunity to connect with one of the most influential and enduring art movements in Australia’s history.
Secure your tickets now to experience Yolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala—an inspiring and deeply moving exhibition that celebrates culture, legacy, and resilience through powerful visual storytelling.
This landmark exhibition highlights the role of art as a form of activism, tracing how Yolŋu artists have used their practice to assert sovereignty, protect Country, and engage with legal and political struggles. From the historic Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the bold, contemporary works of younger generations, Yolŋu Power reveals how cultural and political resistance is woven through generations of Yolŋu creativity. The works on display represent deep ancestral knowledge, spiritual connection to land and sea, and the ongoing transmission of cultural identity through visual language.
Spanning multiple generations and family lineages, the exhibition emphasizes the strength of kinship and continuity in Yolŋu art. Visitors will encounter works by artists who are nationally and internationally celebrated, alongside lesser-known but equally impactful contributors from Yirrkala’s art movement. The exhibition publication further explores these themes, offering additional context around Yolŋu culture, activism, and the evolution of artistic styles and techniques over time.
Located at the Art Gallery of NSW in the heart of Sydney, this exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in Indigenous art, social history, and the intersection of creativity and resistance. The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible and offers visitors a meaningful opportunity to connect with one of the most influential and enduring art movements in Australia’s history.
Secure your tickets now to experience Yolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala—an inspiring and deeply moving exhibition that celebrates culture, legacy, and resilience through powerful visual storytelling.
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