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The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art

Emily Kam Kngwarray Anmatyerr c. 1910–96 Anwerlarr Anganenty (Big Yam Dreaming) (detail) 1995 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 291.1 x 801.8 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Donald and Janet Holt and family, Governors, 1995. © The Estate of Emily Kam Kngwarray / Copyright Agency, Australia 2023

Emily Kam Kngwarray Anmatyerr c. 1910–96 Anwerlarr Anganenty (Big Yam Dreaming) (detail) 1995 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 291.1 x 801.8 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Donald and Janet Holt and family, Governors, 1995. © The Estate of Emily Kam Kngwarray / Copyright Agency, Australia 2023 · License

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until January 3, 2027.

Last verified October 27, 2026 · Official source ↗

Featuring over 100 works by more than 130 creators, this presentation highlights the rich artistic traditions of Indigenous Australia. The display spans from late 19th-century pieces to modern practices, incorporating bark paintings, textiles, photography, and video. On view at the Portland Art Museum, the selection comes entirely from the National Gallery of Victoria.

Venue

  1. Portland Art Museum
    Portland, United States · September 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027
    Until 3 Jan 2027

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Abstract Aboriginal painting of white lines on a black background

Emily Kam Kngwarray Anmatyerr c. 1910–96 Anwerlarr Anganenty (Big Yam Dreaming) (detail) 1995 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 291.1 x 801.8 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Donald and Janet Holt and family, Governors, 1995. © The Estate of Emily Kam Kngwarray / Copyright Agency, Australia 2023

Emily Kam Kngwarray Anmatyerr c. 1910–96 Anwerlarr Anganenty (Big Yam Dreaming) (detail) 1995 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 291.1 x 801.8 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Donald and Janet Holt and family, Governors, 1995. © The Estate of Emily Kam Kngwarray / Copyright Agency, Australia 2023 · License · Source ↗