History & Culture
This 17,500-year-old kangaroo has been recognised as Australia’s oldest Aboriginal rock painting
The artwork has been dated between 17,500 and 17,100 years old — making it Australia’s oldest known in-situ rock painting.
Tag: aboriginal art
News
New coins celebrate Indigenous astronomy
Two new coins have been released by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate the astronomical knowledge and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
History & Culture
Artful escapes in outback NSW
Travel into the heart of outback NSW to discover a rich world of Indigenous and natural art.
Destinations
9 must-do activities in the Top End
Australian Geographic Editor-in-Chief travels to the Northern Territory to experience the very best of the Top End.
News
Sydney Opera House to be lit up with Aboriginal art each sunset
Don’t miss Badu Gili tonight at 7 pm at the Sydney Opera House!
History & Culture
The art of aeons
Emerging from the world’s oldest living culture, contemporary Aboriginal art has taken to the global stage to tell tales of ancient landscapes and storylines.
History & Culture
Aboriginal art aims for sky
A project connected artists in Western Australia and South Africa, where the two parts of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope will be built.
History & Culture
VIDEO: Aboriginal artists of Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy is famous for its opals, but there’s a whole other side. AG talks to some local artists.
AG Blog
Art fair showcases indigenous work
Creations by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will be on display at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.