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Menang knowledge and artefacts returned home
A research project has reunited Menang cultural knowledge, practices and artefac...
David Prestipino 21 Aug 2026
Baker Boy releases DJANDJAY (Deluxe) album
Hip-hop and pop-culture sensation Baker Boy has unveiled his new special edition...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Aug 2026
Darebin FUSE Festival celebrates First Nations artistry with 2026 Deadly Darebin Program
Darebin Arts and Darebin FUSE Festival will present events that celebrate the de...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Aug 2026
Central Australian stars shine: Desert Mob and Vincent Lingiari Art Award 2026 program out now
Desart, the peak body for Central Australian Aboriginal art centres, has announc...
Phoebe Blogg 20 Aug 2026
Quandamooka Festival unveils 2026 music and cultural program
Quandamooka Festival will return to Minjerribah in September with two days of mu...
Joseph Guenzler 20 Aug 2026
Indigenous Literacy Day to mark 19 years of celebrating stories, culture and language

Children, Elders, musicians, authors, artists and astrophysicists will come together at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday September 2 for the 19th Indigenous Literacy Day, with a free Film and Lives...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 19, 2026
Landmark New York debut for acclaimed Tiwi artist Timothy Cook

The first United States solo exhibition by acclaimed Tiwi artist Timothy Cook will be presented by D Lan Galleries this September, marking a defining moment in the international career of one of Austr...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 19, 2026
Wanim honours Kimberley Country through music, community and collaboration

This September, Tura presents Wanim, a new collaboration bringing together award-winning musician Stephen Pigram, Fitzroy Valley singer songwriter Bart Marr, and musicians and sound artists Mary Rapp...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 18, 2026
'Overwhelmed with pride' - Deborah Mailman on making Hall of Fame history

Deborah Mailman made history on Sunday as the first Indigenous person to be inducted into the Logie Awards Hall of Fame. Ms Mailman, a Bidjara and Maori actor and writer, said in her acceptance speech...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 18, 2026
Pedro Wonaeamirri's new exhibition set for STATION gallery

STATION is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Pedro Wonaeamirri. Awirankini jilamara kapi purinjirringuwi: new designs on wood brings together new works, spanning ochre paintings on p...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 18, 2026
NSW fashion grant program to target First Nations communities

Emerging fashion designers, textile practitioners and businesses across NSW can now apply for funding designed to meet their business and creative needs, from purchasing critical textile production eq...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 18, 2026
New resource to support architects engaging with First Nations Peoples and Country

The First Nations Advisory Committee and Cultural Reference Panel of the Australian Institute of Architects released Walk Together: Design Guided By Country on Monday - a new freely accessible resourc...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 17, 2026
Deborah Mailman to make history as first Indigenous inductee to Logies Hall of Fame

Deborah Mailman is set to become the first Indigenous person to be inducted into the Logie Awards Hall of Fame. Ms Mailman, a Bidjara and Maori actor, told ABC Radio National's Awaye!

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 15, 2026
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National Indigenous Times culture section serves as Australia's premier platform for celebrating diverse cultural heritage while showcasing contemporary creative expression across the nation. Our...
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National Indigenous Times culture section serves as Australia's premier platform for celebrating diverse cultural heritage while showcasing contemporary creative expression across the nation. Our cultural coverage bridges ancient traditions with modern artistic innovations, demonstrating the dynamic, evolving nature of Australian culture through unique perspectives often missing from mainstream cultural media. From the beginning of our publication, we have championed Australian arts, supporting creative Australia initiatives and highlighting how arts and culture form a central pillar of national identity, connecting communities across the continent from Brisbane to Melbourne and beyond.

Visual Arts & Contemporary Expression

Visual arts coverage features both emerging and established artists working across traditional and contemporary mediums throughout Australia. From traditional painting techniques passed down through generations to digital installations and contemporary urban artworks, we explore how Australian artists are pushing creative boundaries while maintaining connections to cultural heritage. Aboriginal culture and first nations arts receive comprehensive coverage, with indigenous artists contributing to galleries across the country. The National Gallery and major cultural institutions showcase Australians's arts sector, with organisations supporting development of new artworks and cultural practices that reflect contemporary Australia.

Indigenous & Contemporary Artworks

Indigenous Australians continue to shape the visual arts landscape, with aboriginal artists creating painting and multimedia works that tell stories of land, country, and cultural beliefs. These artworks connect ancient traditions with modern artistic expression, often featuring representations of animal spirits, natural landscapes, and ancestral stories. Creative industries support these artists through funding programs and gallery partnerships, ensuring that first nations arts remain a vibrant part of Australians's cultural identity. Research shows that indigenous artists often become cultural ambassadors, sharing their heritage with audiences worldwide.

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