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Explore stories, insights and reflections from Mbantua Gallery owner Tim Jennings, sharing his experiences, knowledge and passion for Aboriginal art, artists and the communities behind the artworks.
Stories from Mbantua Gallery
With decades of experience working alongside Aboriginal artists and communities, Tim shares his personal perspective on the artworks, artists and stories that have shaped Mbantua Gallery. Through his blog, discover insights into Aboriginal art, the Utopia region, gallery exhibitions, significant artworks and the remarkable journeys behind some of Australia's most celebrated artists.
Sharing Knowledge and Stories
Every artwork has a story and Tim's Blog provides an opportunity to explore the history, culture and connections behind the art we share with collectors around the world. Whether you are an art collector, visitor or simply interested in learning more about Aboriginal art, we invite you to explore Tim's stories and discover more about the people, places and artworks that make Mbantua Gallery unique.
Where to find outstanding Aboriginal rock paintings in AustraliaWith Indigenous people providing Australia with a history
dating back over 80,000 years, there are ancient rock paintings to be
appreciated in every corner of the country. These fascinating creations were
produced for a variety of re…
If you spend a little bit of time reading about Aboriginal
art, it won’t take long to come across the Utopia art movement. As one of the
most influential communities of independent artists in Australia, this thriving
community is situated about 270km north of Alice Springs deep in the nation’s…
Born in the early 1920s, Minnie Pwerle was one of the
most significant artists to come out of the community of Utopia and its
world-renowned art movement. Alongside the equally impressive work of Emily
Kame Kngwarreye and many more, Pwerle’s incredible creative talent helped
Utopia attract globa…
Owning a striking example of genuine Aboriginal art is an
exciting prospect, but there are several crucial things to consider before
making your purchase. Buyers must remain respectful of the artists and their
stories, while you also want to make sure that you’re purchasing a legitimate
work of…
Aboriginal Weapons were often as fearsome as they were
beautiful, so we take a look at five of the most well-known Aboriginal weapons in this article
to give you a better idea of how they were used and for what purpose. SpearsAboriginal spears, ranging from 2.5 and 3 metres in length,
were t…
