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Media Release • 24 Jun 22

Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection

Birmuyingathi Maali Netta Loogatha
Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori
Warthadangathi Bijarrba Ethel Thomas
Thunduyingathi Bijarrb May Moodoonuthi
Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul
Wirrngajingathi Bijarrb Kurdalalngk Dawn Naranatjil
Rayarriwarrtharrbayingathi Mingungurra Amy Loogatha
Dulka Warngiid 2007
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
195.0 x 610.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Catherine Allen, Carolyn Berger and Delma Valmorbida, 2007
2007.527
© The Estate of Sally Gabori/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Tiger Palpatja
Wanampi Tjukurpa 2007
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
152.0 x 101.5 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters and Patrons of Indigenous Art, 2007
2007.455
© Tiger Palpatja, courtesy Tjala Arts
Emily Kam Kngwarray
Anwerlarr anganenty (Big yam Dreaming) 1995
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
291.1 x 801.8 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Donald and Janet Holt and family, Governors, 1995
1995.709
© Emily Kam Kngwarray/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Kait James
Advance Australia not fair 2019
wool and cotton on printed cotton
71.5 x 42.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2020
2020.166
© Kait James
Mary Mutumurruwuy
Ganybu (Fishing net) 1994
dharranggulk (fibre string)
89.6 x 174.0 x 6.5 cm (variable)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of the Alcoa Foundation, Governor, 1994
O.123-1994
© Mary Mutumurruwuy, courtesy of Elcho Island Arts
Reko Rennie
OA WARRIOR I (blue) 2020
neon
189.3 x 80.0 x 5.9 cm
ed. 2/2
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2020
2020.733
© Reko Rennie. Photo: Samantha Lynch
Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri
Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri
Spirit Dreaming through Napperby country 1980
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
207.7 x 670.8 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1988
O.33-1988
© artists and their estates 2011, licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited and Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd
Jakayu Biljabu
Yikartu Bumba
May Chapman
Nyanjilpayi Nancy Chapman
Doreen Chapman
Linda James
Donna Loxton
Mulyatingki Marney
Reena Rogers
Beatrice Simpson
Ronelle Simpson
Muntararr Rosie Williams
Ngayarta Kujarra 2009
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
300.6 x 500.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
2011.276
© the artists, courtesy Martumili Artists, Newman
Willie Gudabi
All Mamballi country 1995
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
135.5 x 544.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of the artist and her father, the late Tom Stephens by Beverly Knight, Fellow, 1997
1997.114
© Reproduced courtesy of the Estate of the Artist & Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
Jason Wing
Battleground (Always was never will be) 2020
rusted steel, deep-etch primer, sealant, enamel paint
120.6 x 39.8 x 3.1 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2020
2020.634
© Jason Wing, licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia / Photo: Zan Wimberley