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APY Dreaming Stories: Wati Ngintaka and Minyma Marlilu Tjukurrpa
The APY Lands (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) in remote northwest South Australia are home to profound Dreamtime (Tjukurrpa) stories that shape the landscape, laws, and cultural identity of the Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, and other Anangu people. These...
The Aboriginal Dreamtime Story of the Seven Sisters
The Dreamtime, or Dreaming, is the foundational spiritual and cultural framework for Aboriginal Australians, encompassing creation stories, laws, and connections to the land. One of the most enduring and widespread narratives is the story of the Seven Sisters, also...
Piltati Wanampi: A Songline in Colour
In her bold new series Piltati Wanampi, 2025, Pitjantjatjara artist Aileen Adamson presents luminous paintings that sing the ancient Wanampi Tjukurpa (Rainbow Serpent Water Dreaming) of Piltati, a sacred site in the far north-west of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara...
The Dreaming of the Manta Ray: The Creation of Cairns, Queensland
Nestled between the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a place of breathtaking beauty and profound cultural significance. In the beliefs of the Yidinji people, who regard themselves as the Traditional Custodians of this land,...
Discovering the Artistic World of Elena Churilova
Step into the vibrant and imaginative realm of Elena Churilova, a Russian-born, Australia-based artist whose work captivates with its intuitive blend of reality and fantasy. Known for her mastery of oil, pastel, gouache, and watercolor, Elena’s creations draw...
Australia.Gallery at CIAF 2024 and 2025: Showcasing Queensland’s Indigenous Art
Australia.Gallery, based at our Lake Street gallery featuring Indigenous art from across Australia, proudly represented Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) in 2024 and 2025. Our participation highlighted...
Artistic Lineages: Celebrating APY Lands Artists at Australia.Gallery
APY Lands The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia are home to a thriving community of Aboriginal artists whose works are deeply rooted in cultural heritage and family tradition. At Australia.Gallery, we are honoured to showcase...
Behind the Canvas: The Story of Australia.Gallery in Cairns
Located at 86 Lake Street in Cairns, Australia.Gallery is a vibrant, welcoming space that champions the power of storytelling through art. Owned and operated by John and Kristie Grasso, the gallery is a cultural cornerstone in Far North Queensland, showcasing some of...
Cairns Artist Malla Celebrates Kuku Yalanji Heritage in Art
Dale Oliver (Malla): Honouring Kuku Yalanji Culture Through Art At Australia.Gallery in Cairns, we are proud to showcase the work of Dale Oliver, also known as Malla—a respected Aboriginal artist and cultural custodian of the Kuku Yalanji people from the Daintree...
The Story of Aboriginal Art: Culture, Country, and Creative Expression
The Story of Aboriginal Art: Culture, Country, and Creative Expression Aboriginal art is one of the oldest ongoing artistic traditions in the world. With roots stretching back over 65,000 years, it is much more than just a visual experience—it's a deep cultural and...