Outback Aboriginal Art

Outback Aboriginal Art, located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, stands as a celebrated gallery dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of Indigenous Australian art. Established with a passion for the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Peoples, the gallery has earned a distinguished reputation for its extensive collection of Aboriginal art, ranging from the Central Desert to the tropical Top End.

The gallery’s long-standing reputation is built upon its impressive array of traditional Aboriginal artworks. These include classic dot paintings, bark paintings, and ceremonial artifacts, each telling the ancient stories and spiritual beliefs of Aboriginal communities. Outback Aboriginal Art has been instrumental in showcasing these traditional forms, offering visitors a glimpse into the deep connection Indigenous Australians have with their ancestral lands and lore.

In recent years, Outback Aboriginal Art has broadened its focus to encompass contemporary Aboriginal art, providing a platform for emerging and established Aboriginal artists to showcase their work. The gallery’s contemporary exhibitions have been pivotal in highlighting the evolving narrative of Aboriginal art and its relevance in the modern art world.

Outback Aboriginal Art has hosted several significant exhibitions featuring Australian Aboriginal Art. These have included both solo shows of prominent artists like Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and group exhibitions showcasing the diversity of Aboriginal art forms. Through these exhibitions, Outback Aboriginal Art has celebrated the artistic achievements of Aboriginal artists.

Founded 1992
Contact: Jennifer Dudley
Address: 3 Neave Street, Hawthorn East
Ph: (03) 9882 7696
Open: Daily 11-4.30