Emily Kam Kngwarray: From Utopia to the World
With her mix of acrylic painting and abstract Indigenous traditions, Emily Kam Kngwarray revolutionized Australian art and brought new life to...
Carlotta Mazzoli 15 April 2026
Art of Australia & Oceania
Masterpiece Story: Chambri People’s Ancestor Mask
Ancestor Mask is a masterpiece of Papua New Guinean art. It symbolizes a vanishing tribal lifestyle rarely seen outside of...
James W Singer 15 April 2026
The Eyes Have It: The Moai of Easter Island
The monolithic moai statues on Easter Island have long been shrouded in mystery. Almost a thousand years since their creation, they still fascinate...
Nadine Waldmann 15 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: The First Cloud by Sir William Orchardson
At first glance, Sir William Orchardson’s The First Cloud is a late Victorian domestic scene that appears to be tranquil, refined, and placid.
James W Singer 22 March 2026
QUIZ: Indigenous Art Around the World!
Carlotta Mazzoli, 29 November 2025
Indigenous Australian Art: Traditions from a Fascinating Ancient Past
Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) culture is nowadays considered one of the most ancient in the world. Some historians...
Camilla de Laurentis 25 November 2025
5 Aboriginal Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Victoria
Founded in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria is Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum. It is also a must-visit destination for...
Carlotta Mazzoli 25 November 2025
Albert Namatjira: Celebrating the Indigenous Artistic Pioneer in Australia
In a time when the Australian government imposed a highly discriminatory policy on Aboriginal people, Albert Namatjira (1902-1959) conquered the art...
Jimena Escoto 25 November 2025
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Looted from Australia
At the end of the 18th century, the British Empire added Australia to its territory. Since the infamous arrival of Captain Cook white people have...
Jimena Escoto 25 November 2025
Minnie Pwerle: A Visionary Aboriginal Artist
Minnie Pwerle stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of contemporary art, leaving an enduring legacy through her vibrant and dynamic works. Her art...
Carlotta Mazzoli 25 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Kūka’ilimoku
Kūka’ilimoku is a masterpiece of Hawaiian art. It is an artistic icon of Hawai’i, Polynesia, and Oceania. With so little Oceanic art displayed...
James W Singer 29 June 2025
Masterpiece Story: Bisj Pole by the Asmat People
Bisj Pole is a masterpiece of indigenous art from the Asmat people of Western New Guinea, Indonesia. The work is housed at the Musée du Quai...
James W Singer 29 June 2025
