Indigenous Artist's Vibrant Paintings at Tate Modern

Published on 7.14.25

  The Tate Modern in London is set to host a major exhibition featuring Australian Indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray's work for six months, starting this week. The exhibition, organized with the National Gallery of Australia, will showcase over 70 works, including early batiks and her final paintings. A recently uncovered letter reveals that the Tate initially turned down an offer to show Australian Indigenous art in 1996, citing a lack of interest in adding Indigenous artists to its collection. Emily Kam Kngwarray's work at the Tate Modern shares a narrative component emphasizing community perspectives with other exhibitions highlighting Indigenous experiences. The exhibition has been five years in the making and involves collaboration with Kngwarray's family members and community. It is expected to attract over 200,000 visitors during its six-month run.

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