Ten projects showcased at National Indigenous Art Triennial

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The fifth National Indigenous Art Triennial will open at the National Gallery of Australia this weekend. Featuring 10 immersive projects the exhibition brings together a diverse mix of contemporary First Nations artists from across Australia.

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00:00From ancient art practices to modern media, the National Indigenous Art Triennial is celebrating

00:10the many faces of contemporary First Nations creativity.

00:14After the reign is built up of 10 projects, but there's about 68 artists included when

00:19you look at those bigger collectives.

00:21The centrepiece, the Namajira Room, honouring the legacy of pioneering painter Albert Namajira.

00:28His 1930s home in Central Australia has been recreated from stained glass, alongside work

00:35by his acclaimed great-grandson, Vincent.

00:38It's like me standing at home with my family, with the paintings, with the works.

00:44It's like standing on country, bringing the country to the big smoke.

00:48The show also spotlights rising stars.

00:51Dylan Mooney's illustrations showcase love and resilience in the face of adversity.

00:56I hope they feel a sense of pride and joy and this is a celebration as well of people

01:03who are queer and Indigenous.

01:05Thea Anamara Perkins has drawn inspiration from her own family photos.

01:10Refuting the misrepresentation and misinformation that I saw growing up about First Nations families.

01:17The exhibition is linked by the themes of rebirth and renewal, born in the aftermath of the failed

01:24Voice to Parliament referendum.

01:26But very much based on planting new seeds.

01:30After its time on display in Canberra, the exhibition will tour nationally for three years,

01:35giving more Australians a taste of the rich diversity of contemporary First Nations art.

01:41The triennial opens tomorrow.

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