Sacred Stories: Desert Dreamings

Dive deep into the world of art, exploring its myriad forms, its illustrious history, and its transformative power.

How does the startling beauty - and humour - of Aboriginal art intertwine with reverberations of the past and our present?

An extraordinary first-hand account of the international battle to reclaim the artwork and heritage of one of Australia's most important Indigenous figures: Albert Namatjira.Namatjira was one of those rare artists who changed the course of history. But he was never fully accepted by white Australia, and after being wrongfully imprisoned, he died despondent and broken. Then, in 1983, the Government sold the rights to his work to a dealer – despite Namatjira having left his art to his wife and children. NAMATJIRA PROJECT documents their fight to have his legacy returned to its rightful home.

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Sacred Stories: Desert Dreamings

• Bitter and Sweet (2010) -12pm

• Namatjira Project (2017) - 2pm

Note: These sessions are rated: M -for mature audiences

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Preparation: We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow for check-in and orientation.

Accessibility: Our facility is wheelchair accessible. Please inform us of any special needs upon booking.

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