NGA Art Talks

• Artists’ Artists: Aretha Brown

  Aretha Brown is a young, queer, Blak artist. Her multidisciplinary practice is grounded in truth-telling and celebrates First Nations history, knowledge and empowerment. In 2019, Brown founded the **Kiss My Art Collective that champions young women and non-binary artists to create large-scale public murals. To date, **Kiss My Art Collective has completed more than 65 murals throughout Australia and internationally. Brown is also recognised for her graphic imagery and merchandise range including DECOLONISE YOUR SELF! Conversation Cards For The Thoughtful Ally that seek to foster awareness and real change through conversation and self- Reflection. Brown’s work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Yhonnie Scarce, Kokatha/Nukunu/Mirning peoples, Glass Bomb (Blue Danube) Series I 2015, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2016, © Courtesy of the artist & THIS IS NO FANTASYReg Mombassa, Mambo Graphics, More a part of the landscape than a pair of trousers c 1985, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Mambo Graphics, Sydney 1989, © Reg MombassaTony Albert, Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples, and Vincent Namatjira, Western Aranda people, Australia's most wanted 2018, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2019, © Tony Albert/Copyright AgencyDiego Rivera, Sueño 1932, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Series Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists' Artists: Dylan Mooney

  Dylan Mooney shares stories of resilience, connection and love in his highly colourful and decorated portraits of First Nations peoples. Legally blind, Mooney works primarily with digital technology, backlit screens enable him to create complex images that can be reproduced on paper, canvas or multi-story buildings. His images are informed by community stories, current affairs and share a deep optimism and pride. An early career artist, Mooney’s works are held in public collections and have been widely exhibited and illustrated, including on the cover of Rolling Stone Australia magazine. Mooney’s work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Kaylene Whiskey, Yankunytjatjara people, Visitors to Iwantja Arts 2022, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2023, © Kaylene Whiskey/ Copyright AgencyMirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, Kaiadilt people, Outside Dibirdibi 2008, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired with the Founding Donors 2009 Fund, © Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda (Sally Gabori)/Copyright AgencyKen Thaiday Snr., Meriam Mer people, Whoumerr, frigate bird; dance mask 1991, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Kara Walker, Testimony: Narrative of a Negress Burdened by Good Intentions 2004, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 2021, © Kara WalkerSeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists' Artists: Thea Anamara Perkins

  Thea Anamara Perkins’ paintings are imbued with strength, warmth and quiet determination. Family members and the artist’s Arrernte homeland are recurring subjects, often drawn from Perkin’s familial archives that include prominent fighters for social justice and First Peoples’ rights. An early career artist, Perkins has exhibited since 2018, and her paintings are held in numerous public collections including the National Portrait Gallery. Perkins’ work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Gordon Bennett, Poet 1994, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired 1995, Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 1995, © The Estate of Gordon BennettMichael Riley, Untitled from the series Sacrifice [palms with stigmata]1992-93, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased with the assistance of the KODAK (Australasia) PTY LTD Fund 1993, Reproduced courtesy of the Michael Riley Foundation/Copyright AgencyEmily Kam Kngwarray, Anmatyerr people, Alhalker - my Country1992, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, acquired 2022 Emily Kam Kngwarray, Anmatyerr people, Untitled (batik) 1981, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased in 2023 in celebration of the National Gallery of Australia's 40th anniversary 2022, © Emily Kam Kngwarray/Copyright AgencySeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists' Artists: Warraba Weatherall

  Warraba Weatherall is an artist, lecturer and cultural scholar. His research-led practice seeks to regenerate Kamilaroi knowledge systems and critique museum and archival practices. Weatherall’s sculptures and installations appear minimal yet open complex dialogues on surveillance, incarceration, power and control. Weatherall has exhibited across Australia and internationally, including a solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney in 2025. Along with Tony Albert, Weatherall is also a member of the Aboriginal arts collective, proppaNOW. Weatherall’s work is featured in the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain, which opens at the National Gallery of Australia in December. Works of art discussed:Archie Moore, Kamilaroi/Bigambul peoples, Family Tree 2021, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased in celebration of the National Gallery of Australia's 40th anniversary, 2022, © Archie Moore Guan Wei, Under the Southern Cross, 1999, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, © Arc One Gallery, on behalf of Guan WeiJenny Holzer, Inflammatory Essays, 1978–83, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1986, © Jenny Holzer/Copyright AgencyJeffrey Smart, On the Roof, Taylor Square, 1961, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1969, © The Estate of Jeffrey SmartSeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Artists’ Artists: Tony Albert

  Artistic Director for the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial is Tony Albert, Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples, one of Australia’s foremost contemporary artists. Albert is a renowned artist, writer, and curator. He has a longstanding interest in the cultural misrepresentation of Aboriginal people, explaining, ‘There is a tension between what is seen and unseen and that is the space in which I create my work’. Drawing on both personal and collective histories and employing painting, photography, sculpture, video and text Albert considers the ways in which optimism might be utilised to overcome adversity. He poses crucial questions such as how do we remember, give justice to, and rewrite complex and traumatic histories. Works of art discussed:Arthur Koo'ekka Pambegan Jnr, Wik-Waya/Chaa-Ngkoth/Wik Mungkan/Winchanam peoples, Untitled XXXXI (Body Paint Design – Three Ancestral Figures) 2010, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Wangechi Mutu, The seated IV 2019, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased in celebration of the National Gallery of Australia's 40th anniversary, 2022, © Wangechi Mutu Albert Namatjira, Western Arrarnta people, Blackwood Trees at Rapid Creek, Darwin 1950, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, Gordon and Marilyn Darling Hermannsburg Fund 2023, © Namatjira Legacy Trust/ Copyright Agency Margaret Preston, Still life: fruit (Arnhem Land motif) 1941, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1976, © Margaret Preston/Copyright AgencySeries Information:This series was produced by AudiocraftTheme Music by Ravi GuptaSegment Music is Hold Tight by Thalia Skopellos from Melodie Music5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain exhibition identity by Aretha Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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