The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art Opening Weekend

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Celebrate the opening of the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art with a curator-led gallery talk, a film screening, and more. 

Image caption: Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, Rayarriwarrtharrbayingathi Mingungurra Amy Loogatha, Birmuyingathi Maali Netta Loogatha, Thunduyingathi Bijarrb May Moodoonuthi, Wirrngajingathi Bijarrb Kurdalalngk Dawn Naranatjil, Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul, Warthadangathi Bijarrba Ethel Thomas (Kaiadilt), Dulka Warngiid, 2007, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Purchased with funds donated by Catherine Allen, Carolyn Berger and Delma Valmorbida, 2007 © The Artists/Copyright Agency, 2024. Photo: Christian Markel / NGV

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