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“There is no real distinction for us between art and life.” Yolngu artist Wandjuk Marika

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The only museum in the United States dedicated to Indigenous Australian art.

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Tithuyil: Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars

February 25, 2020 - June 19, 2020 Embassy of Australia | Washington, DC

Beauty Rich and Rare

January 3, 2020 - July 5, 2020 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | Washington, DC

Munguyhmunguyh (Forever): Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the John W. Kluge Commission

January 24, 2020 - April 5, 2020 The Rotunda at the University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA

The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Memorial Poles

January 24, 2020 - May 24, 2020 The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA

By the Strength of Their Skin

January 24, 2020 - March 20, 2020 Second Street Gallery | Charlottesville, VA

Shane Pickett: Djinong Djina Boodja | Look at the Land I have Travelled

January 29, 2020 - May 8, 2020 University of Nevada, Reno Art Museum | Reno, NV

PEPAI JANGALA CARROLL

March 12, 2020 - April 30, 2020 Harvey Art Projects | Ketchum, ID

Aboriginal Art Exhibitions in the United States

February 25, 2020 - June 19, 2020
Tithuyil: Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars
January 3, 2020 - July 5, 2020
Beauty Rich and Rare
January 24, 2020 - April 5, 2020
Munguyhmunguyh (Forever): Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the John W. Kluge Commission
January 24, 2020 - May 24, 2020
The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Memorial Poles
January 24, 2020 - March 20, 2020
By the Strength of Their Skin
January 29, 2020 - May 8, 2020
Shane Pickett: Djinong Djina Boodja | Look at the Land I have Travelled
March 12, 2020 - April 30, 2020
PEPAI JANGALA CARROLL

A Truly Unique Collection

The only museum dedicated to Indigenous Australian art outside of Australia, with a permanent collection of more than 1900 artworks.

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Artist Binyinyiwuy
Title Baijini Figure
Date before 1966
Language Group Yolngu, Northern Australia

Artist Bardayal Nadjamerrek AO
Title Lambalk the Sugar Glider
Date c. 1970
Language Group Kunbarllanjnja

Artist Carol McGregor
Title A Sense of Place
Date 2018
Language Group Wathaurong, Victoria

Artist Ngarralja Tommy May
Title Yuwanpungu
Date 2016
Language Group Wangkajunga/Walmajarri, Western Australia

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