Art Matters #56 - NAIDOC week
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

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Todays show was all about celebrating First Nations Artists and 50 years of deadly for NAIDOC week.

Artists to know:
Archie Moore - artist
Vincent Namatjira - artist
Aretha Brown - artist
Jazz Money - Poet
Soju Gang - Dj and creator
Miss Kanina - Musician

Exhibitions to go see:

Cruising for a Bruising
Kyle Archie Knight
ATRIUM GALLERY - at MAPH
8 July – 5 October 2026

ROLLERCOASTER: winhangadurinya in motion
BROOK ANDREW
Gallery at MAPH
6 June – 30 August 2026

First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams 2026
Dates: On display across the city network until 2027.
Venue: Moving canvases on various Melbourne tram routes.
Description: If you travel around the CBD, look out for six operating trams completely wrapped in works by Victorian First Nations artists, curated under the theme of "Blak imagination"
Artists - Natasha Carter (Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta and Jaru), Mitch Mahoney (Boonwurrung and Barkindji), Jenna Mayilema Lee (Larrakia, KarraJarri, Wardaman), Zena Zada Cumpston (Barkandji/Kurnu) and Sonja Hodge (Lardil).

Watch These Hands
4 July – 25 October 2026
Heide Modern
Ticket included with museum admission
Watch these hands presents new commissions from 12 artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in custodianship, connection to Country, community, and intergenerational knowledge, the works presented explore cultural landscapes, collaborative storytelling, and custodial responsibilities.

Artists: Aunty Kim Wandin (Wurundjeri); Brooke Wandin (Wurundjeri); Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation’s Narrap (Country) Unit, including Edward Mullins (Wurundjeri/Noongar), Damien Nicholson (Wurundjeri/Gunai-Kurnai) and Ash Firebrace (Wurundjeri/Yorta-Yorta); Uncle Badger Bates (Barkandji); Siri Hayes (Naarm/Melbourne); Zena Zada Cumpston (Barkandji/Kurnu); Paul Wood (Naarm/Melbourne); Helen Ganalmirriwuy (Ḻiyagawumirr Garrawurra); Jennifer Roy Dikarr Malarra; and Maddison Miller (Darug).
Curator/s - Eugene Howard (Guest curator)

Truth Telling Display at Bundoora homestead
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre’s new permanent history and cultural display.
Open Wed - Fri: 11am - 4pm and Sat: 10am - 4pm
Venue
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
7 Prospect Hill Dr, Bundoora
Free to attend, all welcome!

Thank you for listening and jump on naidoc.org.au for even more things to check out and participate in this NAIDOC week - 50 years deadly @naidocweek

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:

Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave