Yolnu power: major exhibition showcases works of Yirrkala Aboriginal artists
Published 20 June 2025, 8:38 am
A major exhibition is showcasing the work of one of Australia's most internationally renowned art communities. Yolnu power: the art of Yirrkala, features 95 Aboriginal artists connected to Yirrkala in the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land. The exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales aims to showcase the continuation and diversity of the community's artistic practice from the 1940s to today.
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