This first-ever survey exhibition of Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira brings together paintings, works on paper and moving image from various collections nationwide.
Renowned for producing paintings laden with dry wit, Namatjira has established himself as a celebrated portraitist and satirical chronicler of Australian identity; offering a wry look at the politics of history, power and leadership from a contemporary Aboriginal perspective. Namatjira often positions himself in this history – out of place, out of time – and, in doing so, helps us to reconcile our complex and traumatic pasts.
Vincent Namatjira, Western Aranda people, Northern Territory, born Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 1983, The Indulkana Tigers, 2014, Indulkana, Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, South Australia, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 122 × 152cm. Private Collection. © the artist. Courtesy the artist, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide and National Gallery of Australia, Australian Capital Territory
National Gallery of Australia
2 March to 21 July 2024
Australian Capital Territory
