US EditionCorrecting the Record: Marcia Langton Believes a New Exhibition Will Change the Way People See Indigenous Art
- The Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne reopened on May 30, 2025, after six years of renovation, with an exhibition highlighting the extensive history of Indigenous Australian art.
- The exhibition seeks to address the delayed acknowledgement of Indigenous Australian artworks by highlighting a deep-rooted artistic heritage that has often been overlooked until recent decades.
- Featuring over 400 works including bark paintings, sculptures, watercolours, woven items, and ceramics, the exhibition includes loans from 77 public and private lenders, some from Europe and Indigenous communities.
- Senior curator Marcia Langton described it as a 'groundbreaking exhibition' revealing the diversity and brilliance of Indigenous art, while co-curator Judith Ryan highlighted its role confronting colonial history and celebrating resilience.
- The exhibition is expected to transform public understanding of Indigenous art’s significance and foster community engagement, marking a critical step in acknowledging Australia’s First Peoples’ cultural heritage.
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