Mumkurla-nginyi-ma parrngalinyparla – from the darkness into the light. The Gurindji freedom banners are a collection of 10 hand-painted banners created in 2000 by the Gurindji to share the community’s version of the historic 1966 Wave Hill walk-off. The walk-off, or Gurindji strike, led by Gurindji man Vincent Lingiari was an important event in Australia’s land rights movement. Many of the 35 Gurindji people involved in the [...]

Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history. Restoring the Past unveils the meticulous treatments of three remarkable nineteenth-century paintings and their ornate frames, including the portraits of Thomas and Catherine Chapman and a landscape by John Glover. This captivating exhibition offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the techniques and stories that bring Tasmania’s artistic heritage back to life. Whether you're [...]